right away

adverb

Synonyms of right awaynext
: without delay or hesitation : immediately

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you need to have this fixed right away
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Heavy spills or splatters should always be cleaned right away. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 27 June 2026 Many new employees want to prove themselves by bringing fresh ideas right away. — Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Report anything suspicious to your bank right away. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026 Christian Collins, on the other hand, looks primed to make an impact right away, if needed. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 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

adverb
: without delay : immediately

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