right away Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adverb without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
straightaway; forthwith; like a shot; at once; straight off; directly; immediately; now; instantly.
- he answered immediately
- found an answer straightaway
- an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith
- Come here now!
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adverb at once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence)
promptly.
- he promptly forgot the address
