Right away/off

adverb

Immediately; instantly.

I understood the instructions right away.

Often appears as...

do something right away
respond right away

adverb

Without any delay.

The doctor told me to start the medication right off.

Often appears as...

start right off
happen right off

adverb

Immediately; instantly.

I understood the instructions right away.

Often appears as...

do something right away
respond right away

adverb

Without any delay.

The doctor told me to start the medication right off.

Often appears as...

start right off
happen right off

Definition 1 of 2

Visual representation of "right away/off"

Pro Tip 1/3

Immediate Action

Use 'right away' to express the need for quick action or attention.

Please send help right away!

Pro Tip 2/3

Urgent Response

'Right away' implies urgency and is often used when there's no time to delay.

Call me back right away.

Pro Tip 3/3

Not Literal

Sometimes 'right away' is used for emphasis, even if immediate action isn't possible.

I'll get on that project right away, boss.

Pro Tip 1/3

Immediate Action

Use 'right away' to express the need for quick action or attention.

Please send help right away!

Pro Tip 2/3

Urgent Response

'Right away' implies urgency and is often used when there's no time to delay.

Call me back right away.

Pro Tip 3/3

Not Literal

Sometimes 'right away' is used for emphasis, even if immediate action isn't possible.

I'll get on that project right away, boss.

Pro Tip 1/3

Immediate Action

Use 'right away' to express the need for quick action or attention.

Please send help right away!

Pro Tip 2/3

Urgent Response

'Right away' implies urgency and is often used when there's no time to delay.

Call me back right away.

Pro Tip 3/3

Not Literal

Sometimes 'right away' is used for emphasis, even if immediate action isn't possible.

I'll get on that project right away, boss.

Visual representation of the word "Right away/off"

Never forget "Right away/off"

Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!

WordUp Chrome Extension

As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.

Get Chrome Extension