right away

adverb

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: without delay or hesitation : immediately

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The razors-and-blades model, but for drugs Doctors didn’t embrace the drug-device combination right away. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026 The modular battery accessory hasn't been specced either, and isn't available to pre-order with the phone right away. — New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026 The Mosquito Bowl, Peter Berg’s new World War II drama for Netflix, sets the tone right away with a famous Herbert Hoover quote. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026 Baimbridge knew right away that something was up; Ennesser usually texted or e-mailed. — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for right away

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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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20away. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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right away

adverb
: without delay : immediately
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