right away

adverb

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: without delay or hesitation : immediately

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Her owner, who was not hurt, took Honey home right away and family members then rushed the dog to a nearby veterinary clinic. — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026 But Atlanta jumped on Glasnow right away, getting run-scoring singles from Dubón and Harris. — ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026 Anything affecting brakes, steering or tires should be addressed right away, since these systems are directly tied to a vehicle's ability to stop and control itself safely. — Michael Kurko, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 Cloherty ended up getting his shot with his new team right away in Saturday night’s season opener. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for right away

Word History

First Known Use

1734, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of right away was in 1734

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right away

adverb
: without delay : immediately
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