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right awayimmediately; without delay

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: immediately; without delay

Pronunciation (IPA): /raɪt əˈweɪ/

Korean meaning: 즉시, 곧바로, 당장

Korean pronunciation: 라잇 어**웨이**

Example Sentences

  • When the fire alarm went off, everyone had to evacuate right away.
  • My mom said 'Come home right away!' so I dropped my pizza and ran.
  • The boss wants to see you right away - good luck!

right away

ADVERB

//raɪt əˈweɪ//

immediately; without delay

right away concept
💡 Concept

immediately; without delay

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right away rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Right away, no delay - now everything's okay!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/raɪt əˈweɪ/
🇬🇧 UK/raɪt əˈweɪ/

🌳Etymology

Origin

'right'는 '곧바로, 직접적으로'라는 의미의 고대 영어에서, 'away'는 '떨어져서, 계속해서'라는 의미에서 유래했습니다. 두 단어가 합쳐져 '곧바로 즉시'라는 강조된 의미를 만들어냈습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

When the fire alarm went off, everyone had to evacuate right away.

😄 Fun example

My mom said 'Come home right away!' so I dropped my pizza and ran.

😄 Fun example

The boss wants to see you right away - good luck!

I knew right away that I had forgotten my wallet at home.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

immediatelyinstantlyat oncestraightawaywithout delay

Antonyms

latereventuallygradually

Related

quicklysoonpromptlyurgentlydirectly