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 Related Articles Ross plucked a Bottega Veneta dress, made of textural faux-fur material, right off the runway. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026 McQuillan showed that gratitude right off the bat with three kills, an ace and a block to set the tone for McAuley in a 25-18, 25-19 win over Loyola. — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026 Eddie overestimated the strength of the statue’s material, and to his surprise, the head popped right off the body like a champagne cork, soared through the air, thunked off the ground, and rolled down the hallway. — Jesse McLaren, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026 Even the game's final zinger feels less like an exciting twist and more like sequel bait right off some corporate checklist. — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 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
  • His office did not immediately respond to questions from The Associated Press regarding a possible snap election.
    — JOSEPH WILSON, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Reps for Bryan and Gillette stadium did not immediately return a request for comment.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of immediately
Adverb
  • Contact the treating clinician promptly for worsening pain, spreading redness or warmth, pus-like drainage, fever, extensive blistering, eye symptoms, or a reaction substantially more severe than described.
    — Malana VanTyler, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The company encouraged employees to use Microsoft Teams, but while some replied promptly, others put their own work first.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of promptly
Adverb
  • There’s definitely something about a new TV that instantly makes the whole living room feel upgraded.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026
  • However, redeeming points for a stay doesn’t instantly change your points expiration.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of instantly
Adverb
  • Almost sounds silly now, with the way the team has stumbled and bumbled its way through the first four games.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
  • An institution built explicitly to neutralize biological catastrophes is now at the center of one.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of now
Adverb
  • While the resulting hydrogen can help decarbonize industries that are difficult to electrify directly, its wider adoption has been constrained by its cost compared with hydrogen produced from fossil fuels.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
  • In this region, soft, sandy beaches are abundant, not only directly in front of the resort but on both sides of it, and surfers can find some excellent, challenging breaks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of directly
Adverb
  • She was taken with Arnold right away, and intrigued by Bartlett’s visual style and imagination.
    — Darryn King, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • In response to the new regulatory developments, Klinder said companies should focus on their supply chain data right away.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of right away
Adverb
  • Negotiations ran right up until the deal was unanimously approved during Tuesday’s marathon City Commission meeting and budget hearing, with Underline leaders agreeing to the city’s various asks.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Its double-sided blade and dual-direction rotation help create creamy, scoopable results right at home.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of right
Adverb
  • There has been at least one instance in which a driver got into a heated argument with her passengers, pulled over, kicked them out, and then, in full view of everybody, accelerated straight off the edge, to her death.
    — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The beautifully spacious production adds Depeche Mode synth burbles, Phil Spector-style girl-group castanets, and piano frills straight off an Abba record.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026
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“Right off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20off. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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