Overview of adv right_away
The adv right away has 2 senses
- immediately, instantly, straightaway, straight off, directly, now, right away, at once, forthwith, like a shot -- (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!")
- promptly, right away -- (at once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence); "he promptly forgot the address")
(TTS Sound)
