right off

adverb

Definition of right offnext
as in immediately
without delay he had just gotten married when he was shipped right off to war

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Recent Examples of right off All around, snagging these spectacular buds for less than $190 is a steal right off the shelf. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026 The Dolphins’ preseason opener against the Commanders on Friday at Northwest Stadium might present a dress rehearsal right off the bat for this new-look roster. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026 The railroad station is located right off Highway 101, which runs through Rockaway Beach and puts plenty of shops and eateries within easy reach. — Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026 Susac fouled a pitch right off his left knee in the bottom of the fifth and instantly fell to the ground in pain. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for right off
Recent Examples of Synonyms for right off
  1. immediately
  2. promptly
  3. instantly
  4. now
  5. directly
  6. right away
  7. right
  8. straight off
Adverb
  • But that bipartisan effort was immediately panned by conservative groups, and little else has emerged as a serious solution.
    — Ashley Lopez, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Though freshman Jackson Cantwell likely could have stepped in immediately at left tackle, the junior Okunlola has the game experience (albeit mostly at guard) that should serve him well in taking on the opponent’s best edge rusher.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of immediately
Adverb
  • Evacuating promptly in an emergency also reduces the likelihood firefighters will have to put themselves in high-stress situations to rescue you.
    — Julian L. Gallegos, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Nevada promptly sued, arguing the plan is untenable for Las Vegas.
    — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of promptly
Adverb
  • The soundtrack topped Billboard charts that fall; Spirit Halloween instantly sold out of licensed costumes.
    — Sophia Nguyen, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Parton, who died Tuesday, was instantly memorialized for her country music fame, glitzy glam and humanitarian touch.
    — Rachel Siegel, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of instantly
Adverb
  • Her light ripples and will forever ripple, and will shine even brighter now.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The scientists now plan to collaborate with cement industry stakeholders to determine if the technology can be scaled for mass production.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of now
Adverb
  • The gracious master of ceremonies gave me the place of honor in the line-up, directly behind him, with Reiffer and the two shikaris bringing up the rear.
    — Leslie E. Tassell, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Fuel for a compact subcritical reactor The fuel development project is directly connected to AMPERA’s plans for a subcritical micronuclear reactor platform.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of directly
Adverb
  • Even if it’s not passed on to consumers right away, someone still needs to pay for the tariffs.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Likewise, his new teammates have loved him embracing them right away.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of right away
Adverb
  • Well, right after that, something happened between us on set.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Other Giants pitchers on the IL include Matt Gage (left elbow strain), Trevor McDonald (right elbow strain), and Keaton Winn (right elbow neuritis).
    — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of right
Adverb
  • January Jones made answering the front door look like a scene straight off the red carpet while filming a secret project in New York City.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026
  • For the main course, the lamb kabab slid straight off the skewer, charred on the outside and juicy on the inside.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of straight off

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right off
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“Right off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20off. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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