Right away and Shortly

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Right away adverb - Without delay.

Usage example: you need to have this fixed right away

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Shortly and right away are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shortly" instead an adverb phrase "Right away".

Shortly adverb - At or within a short time.

Usage example: the meeting will begin shortly, so don't go too far away to find a bathroom

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Right away and shortly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Right away" instead an adverb "Shortly".

Nearby Word: shorten

Shortly after, the band took a long break, and it was announced that Akerfeldt had left the band for good.Taking a long time to find a new vocalist, the band finally announced their return in 2012, and while they had a new vocalist set, they did not reveal his identity right away.

Source: Music / Bloodbath
Advice and Trust: Shinji and Asuka have a conversation shortly after hooking up, and he tells her that, even if the HAD enjoyed kissing and groping, they did not need to have sex right away because he also enjoyed talking with her, and he wants all of her, so he is okay with waiting.

Source: Let's Wait a While
It's also subverted because although he technically dies, he's brought back to life almost right away shortly afterwards.

Source: Light Novel / The Familiar of Zero

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