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— If something happens right away, it happens immediately, not later. Even in the crowded station, I spotted him right away. I didn't answer her right away. Instead, I took a moment to think. A: "Hey, pass me the radio." B: "Right away!"

right away

— adverb (= immediately, straightaway, now, forthwith) 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! — adverb (= promptly) at once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence) he promptly forgot the address

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immediately at once right now just instantly promptly quickly directly straight away straightaway without delay shortly now forthwith suddenly straight off on the spot like a shot presently outright instantaneously fast at that moment abruptly without waiting around this instant therewithal then and there summarily smack right quick post-haste pat out of hand on the double most immediately just now instant hurry up here and now first continue at one stroke at one anon