Right Away (Adverb)

Meaning ¹

Without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening; "he answered immediately"; "found an answer straightaway"; "an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith"; "Come here now!".

Examples

• I'll send the package right away so you can get it by tomorrow.
• The nurse will attend to your injury right away, don't worry.
• Please call the police right away if you notice any suspicious activity.
• Can you send the email right away so I can get a response as soon as possible?
• I'll start working on the project right away, don't worry about the deadline.

Synonyms

• Forthwith
• Now
• Immediately
• Straight Off
• At Once
• Like A Shot
• Straightaway
• Instantly
• Directly

Meaning ²

At once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence); "he promptly forgot the address".

Synonyms

• Promptly