right away meaning and definition

RIGHT AWAY adverb

Definition of right away (adverb)

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!"
   • synonyms: at once, directly, forthwith, immediately, instantly, like a shot, now, straight off, straightaway
2. at once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence)
   • "he promptly forgot the address"
   • synonyms: promptly