right
right
raɪt
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British pronunciation
/raɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "right"in English

Right
01

the direction or side that is toward the east when someone or something is facing north

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The sun rises from the east, which is to the right if you're facing north.
02

a thing that someone is legally, officially, or morally allowed to do or have

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Everyone has the right to free speech.
03

the area of the baseball field that is to the right of the catcher when facing the pitcher

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The batter hit a high fly ball to the right, sending the outfielder sprinting towards the fence.
04

a political ideology favoring traditional values, limited government, and economic freedom

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The debate highlighted the differences between the right and the left on social policies.
05

a turn toward the right-hand side

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Take a right at the next intersection to reach the park.
06

the hand located on the right side of the body

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She raised her right to wave at the crowd.
07

the legal permission to use, share, or control something

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The publisher acquired the rights to the author ’s latest manuscript.
08

a pathway leading to the right side

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The next right takes you to the parking lot.
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based on facts or the truth

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He made the right decision after carefully considering all the options.
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toward or on the east side when we are facing north

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Facing north, the right side of the map represented the eastern regions, marked by vibrant colors.
03

according to the principles of justice or ethics

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She chose the right path by standing up for what she believed in.
04

(of a person) correct or justified in a situation or decision

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You are right about the meeting being at 3 PM.
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proper for a particular purpose or situation

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She wore the right clothes for the interview.
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having a viewpoint that favors conservative or right-wing political beliefs

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The right agenda focuses on preserving traditional values.
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expressing totality or intensity in a statement

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I felt a right fool for forgetting my keys.
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(of a shape) having lines or surfaces at a 90-degree angle to the base

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A right cone has a straight line going up from the center of its base.
09

conforming to a standard or expectation

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The soup does n't taste right; I think it needs more seasoning.
10

referring to the side of the body that is to the east when facing north

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She raised her right hand.
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associated with influential or fashionable groups or places

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She always mingles with the right people at events.
right
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used to indicate the exact time or place of something

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The meeting starts right at 9 AM, so do n't be late.
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on or toward the right side

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Turn right at the intersection to reach the museum.
03

in the correct or suitable manner

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Please follow the instructions and set up the equipment right.
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She picked up the phone and called him right after receiving the news.
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used to emphasize a high degree or intensity of something

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She was right tired after the long journey.
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in manner that is according to what is proper or acceptable

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She tries to live right by following her values.
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in a manner that is accurate or true

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You guessed right about the answer to the riddle.
to right
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to make something correct

Transitive: to right a mistake
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The teacher helped the student right the mistake in their homework.
02

to assume an upright position from a previously fallen or inclined state

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The toddler stumbled but quickly righted and continued walking.
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to correct the position of something so that it is upright or in its proper alignment

Transitive: to right sth
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She righted the fallen chair by lifting it and placing it back on its legs.
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to correct or make amends for a mistake, injustice, or wrongdoing

Transitive: to right a mistake or injustice
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He righted the injustice by advocating for fair treatment and equal opportunities for all employees.
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used to show one's agreement

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" We should start the meeting now. " " Right, let's get going. "
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used to confirm understanding, agreement, or to request acknowledgment of something previously stated

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You ’ll help me with this, right?
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