Right Away

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Pronunciation: /raɪt əˈweɪ/

Definitions of right away

noun a short period of time

Example Sentences

A1 I need to leave right away.

A2 Can you start working on this right away?

B1 The manager wanted the report done right away.

B2 We need to address this issue right away before it gets worse.

C1 The CEO expects results right away when a decision is made.

C2 In high-pressure situations, decisions must be made right away.

adverb immediately or without delay

Example Sentences

A1 If you see a fire, you should call the firefighters right away.

A2 She finished her homework right away so she could go out and play.

B1 The doctor told him to start taking the medication right away to feel better.

B2 The manager asked the team to address the issue right away to avoid any delays.

C1 The CEO made a decision to implement the new policy right away to improve efficiency.

C2 The pilot had to make a quick decision and land the plane right away due to engine failure.

Examples of right away in a Sentence

formal Please submit your report right away so we can review it before the meeting.

informal Can you call me back right away? I need to talk to you.

slang I'll text you right away when I'm ready to go.

figurative The news hit me like a ton of bricks, and I knew right away that things would never be the same.

Grammatical Forms of right away

past tense

right awayed

plural

right aways

comparative

more right away

superlative

most right away

present tense

right away

future tense

will right away

perfect tense

have right awayed

continuous tense

is right awaying

singular

right away

positive degree

right away

infinitive

to right away

gerund

right awaying

participle

right awayed

Origin and Evolution of right away

First Known Use: 1550 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'right away' originated in Middle English as a combination of the words 'right' meaning immediately or directly, and 'away' meaning off or away from a place.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'right away' has retained its original meaning of immediately or without delay. It has become a common and widely understood expression in modern English.