right off

adverb

Examples of right off in a Sentence

he had just gotten married when he was shipped right off to war
Recent Examples on the Web And it’s located right off two of the main restaurants (including the beachfront Bahía by chef Richard Sandoval). Alesandra Dubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 June 2024 The Northwest Rift Zone of Newberry created a volcanic landscape of dark lava flows that includes Lava Butte, a small cinder cone right off of highway 97. Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 17 June 2024 But Castaway visitors are on that island right off the ship. Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2024 How to get to State Farm Stadium for the Rolling Stones The State Farm Stadium website offers these directions: From the south: Take Loop 101 north, exit at Bethany Home Road/Cardinals Way and turn right off the exit. Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 28 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for right off 

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Word History

First Known Use

1771, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of right off was in 1771

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“Right off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20off. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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