Right away - translation, pronunciation and examples
right away
immediately
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When to use right away
сразу сейчас
сразу, пожалуйста
сразу сегодня
сразу здесь
сразу быстро
right away usage examples
Если увидишь дым, сразу покинь дом.
If you see smoke, leave the house right away.
Когда погас свет, он сразу побежал к распределительному щитку.
When the lights went out, he ran to the fuse box right away.
Similar words
Direct equivalent meaning 'immediately'; neutral/informal, common in spoken US English.
Stresses no delay; common in both spoken and written registers; slightly more formal than 'right away'.
Implies a very short lapse of time — almost at the same instant; slightly more emphatic.
Common equivalent; can sound like a command in some contexts.
Emphasizes the current moment; can be stronger/colloquial than 'immediately'.
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right away synonyms
What's the difference between right away / immediately / instantly / at once / right now / promptly
Direct equivalent meaning 'immediately'; neutral/informal, common in spoken US English.
Please start right away.
Пожалуйста, начните сразу.
Stresses no delay; common in both spoken and written registers; slightly more formal than 'right away'.
We need the report immediately.
Нам нужен отчёт немедленно.
Implies a very short lapse of time — almost at the same instant; slightly more emphatic.
She replied instantly.
Она ответила моментально.
Come here at once.
Иди сюда немедленно.
Emphasizes the current moment; can be stronger/colloquial than 'immediately'.
I need it right now.
Мне это нужно прямо сейчас.
Stresses timely action and efficiency; common in formal/instructional contexts.
Please respond promptly.
Пожалуйста, ответьте незамедлительно.
Literal phrase meaning with no delay; commonly used in formal instructions or legal language.
Evacuate the building without delay.
Эвакуируйтесь из здания без задержек.
Formal/legal term meaning immediately; rarely used in everyday speech.
The committee must act forthwith.
Комитет должен действовать немедленно (без промедления).
Indicates in a short time from now, but not necessarily immediate; less urgent.
I'll be there soon.
Я скоро буду там.
Means 'in a short time'; slightly more formal than 'soon' and common in announcements.
The show will begin shortly.
Шоу начнётся в скором времени.
Informal phrase meaning very quickly or soon; emphasizes shortness of time rather than strict immediacy.
I'll be back in no time.
Я скоро вернусь (очень быстро).
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How to pronounce right away and what this word means
right away translation: сразу. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce right away
/raɪt əˈweɪ/
right away translation
сразу
right away examples
If you see smoke, leave the house right away.
right away transcription
/raɪt əˈweɪ/, /raɪt əˈweɪ/
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Questions about this word
right away meaning: what does it mean?
immediately
right away pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
right away is pronounced as /raɪt əˈweɪ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
right away definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
If you see smoke, leave the house right away. Translation: Если увидишь дым, сразу покинь дом.
Is right away part of Rooms and Furniture vocabulary?
Yes, right away (сразу) can be learned in the Rooms and Furniture topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is right away part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, right away (сразу) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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