RIGHT AWAY
Dictionary entry overview: What does right away mean? • RIGHT AWAY (adverb)
The adverb RIGHT AWAY has 2 senses:
1. without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
2. at once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence)
Familiarity information: RIGHT AWAY used as an adverb is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• RIGHT AWAY (adverb)
Meaning:
Without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
Synonyms:
at once; straightaway; straight off; right away; like a shot; instantly; in real time; immediately; forthwith; directly; now
Context examples:
he answered immediately / found an answer straightaway / an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith / Come here now!
Meaning:
At once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence)
Synonyms:
right away; promptly
Context example:
he promptly forgot the address
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