Right away Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɹaɪt/ /əˈweɪ

RYT-uh-WAY

UK

ɹˈaɪt/ /ɐwˈeɪ

RYT-uh-WAY

Definition

Immediately; without delay. Used when you want something to happen or to do something as soon as possible.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, very common in speech, especially for giving instructions. Can be replaced by 'immediately' or 'at once' (more formal). Often used in requests or urgent situations. Avoid in formal writing—use 'immediately' instead.

• Spanish: en seguida - inmediatamente
• Portuguese (BR): imediatamente - já
• Portuguese (PT): imediatamente - já
• Chinese (Simplified): 马上 - 立刻
• Chinese (Traditional): 馬上 - 立刻
• Hindi: तुरंत - तुरंत ही
• Arabic: على الفور - فورًا
• Bengali: তৎক্ষণাৎ - সাথে সাথে
• Russian: немедленно - сразу
• Japanese: すぐに - ただちに
• Vietnamese: ngay lập tức
• Korean: 바로 - 즉시 - 곧
• Turkish: hemen - derhal
• Urdu: فوراً - ابھی
• Indonesian: segera - langsung

Example Sentences

Please come here right away.

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I need to leave right away.

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She called him right away after hearing the news.

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I'll get that for you right away!

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If you need help, let me know right away.

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The manager wants to see you right away—it sounds urgent.

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