right off

adverb

Synonyms of right offnext
: right away

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Examples of right off in a Sentence

he had just gotten married when he was shipped right off to war
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Álex Baena took a set piece free kick that hit hard right off the crossbar. — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026 The blotting motion is what makes this work, since dragging the sponge will lift your makeup right off. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 Jensen's drive to right off Zack Littell (6-6) — his first of four hits — opened the scoring. — ABC News, 17 June 2026 Because they are baked rather than flash-fried, the wings develop a tender, juicy texture where the meat practically falls right off the bone. — Justin Brown – The Real Food Stalker, AJC.com, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for right off

Word History

First Known Use

1771, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of right off was in 1771

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“Right off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20off. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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