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 And that material peeled right off of that surface. — Scott Kramer, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025 And perhaps, even, some satisfaction once the smugness of these people is wiped right off their faces and gutted from their insides. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025 This left them having to navigate a long-distance relationship right off the bat. — Julia Moore, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025 And go ahead and take $300 right off that price tag! — Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 3 Mar. 2025 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
  • All of this said, Monday’s moves did not immediately turn the Patriots into a playoff team.
    — Chad Graff, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Almost immediately, his critics—including many fellow-Republicans—began to call him on his lies and cruelties, and to fact-check his evidence.
    — Beverly Gage, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of immediately
Adverb
  • The trio of decision makers answered the former Seattle Seahawk’s trade request, and then Pittsburgh promptly extended the two-time Pro Bowler with a handsome new five-year, $150 million contract.
    — Mike DeFabo, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Follow evacuation orders: When local authorities issue an evacuation order, promptly comply.
    — Southern California Weather Report, Orange County Register, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of promptly
Adverb
  • Once placed, DraftKings will instantly send you six (6) bonus bets worth $25 apiece.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Of course, the star of the show is definitely the formula, which claims to instantly reduce the appearance of shadows and pores to even out the skin tone—all the while promising a streak-free application and buildable coverage.
    — Denise Primbet, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of instantly
Adverb
  • Bowser said Trump administration job cuts in the nation’s capital is now her primary concern.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The 49ers’ top two safeties are now Ji’Ayir Brown and Malik Mustapha.
    — Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of now
Adverb
  • Many of those affected likely worked in areas directly related to the processing of federal student aid applications.
    — Scott White, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Any measure that appears on the ballot enables residents to influence policy directly through their vote.
    — Worth Sparkman, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of directly
Adverb
  • Next year begins right away as Kaneland’s magical run came to an end Monday night with a 68-28 loss to DePaul Prep in the Class 3A Hoffman Estates Supersectional at NOW Arena.
    — Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
  • But instead of returning right away, the Starliner crew members were folded into the Crew-9 mission, and Williams even became commander of Expedition 72, overseeing all of the spacefarers now living and working at the space station.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of right away
Adverb
  • Negan used Lucille to bash in the face and brains of Maggie’s husband Glenn (Steven Yeun) right in front of her in The Walking Dead's infamous lineup scene from the season 6 finale and season 7 premiere.
    — Dalton Ross, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
  • He’s remained a force right up to modern gems like Jay-Z’s 4:44, Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, and Vince Staples’ Summertime ’06.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of right
Adverb
  • Don’t be tempted to eat them straight off of the cookie sheet—this is the hardest part of making this recipe.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2025
  • The British supermodel later popped up on the front row at Dolce & Gabbana, where designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana opened the doors of their HQ and had models walk straight off the runway out onto a makeshift catwalk on the street.
    — Scarlett Conlon, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Right off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20off. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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