right away

/raɪt əˌweɪ/
/raɪt əˈweɪ/
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Definitions of right away
  1. adverb
    without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
    synonyms: at once, directly, forthwith, immediately, instantly, like a shot, now, straight off, straightaway
  2. adverb
    at once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence)
    synonyms: promptly
Pronunciation
US
/raɪt əˌweɪ/
UK
/raɪt əˈweɪ/
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