right

raɪt

rait

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Definition & Meaning of "right"in English

Right

NOUN

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

east side

Examples

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

Make sure to check your right before changing lanes on the highway.

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

claim

due

entitlement

Examples

Everyone has the right to free speech.

The right to vote is fundamental in a democratic society.

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

right field

Examples

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

The crowd cheered as the player in right made a spectacular diving catch.

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

conservatism

Examples

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

She identifies strongly with the political right and its emphasis on personal responsibility.

a turn toward the right-hand side

Examples

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

The map shows a sharp right just after the bridge.

the hand located on the right side of the body

Examples

She raised her right to wave at the crowd.

He wrote his name neatly using his right.

the legal permission to use, share, or control something

license

Examples

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

The network secured the television rights for the sports tournament.

a pathway leading to the right side

Examples

The next right takes you to the parking lot.

Follow this road for a mile, then take the second right to reach the library.

right

ADJECTIVE

based on facts or the truth

accurate

correct

exact

nice

perfect

Examples

He made the right decision after carefully considering all the options.

She followed the right instructions to assemble the furniture.

toward or on the east side when we are facing north

Examples

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

In the early morning, the right side of the horizon painted a picture of dawn, bringing a sense of renewal.

according to the principles of justice or ethics

correct

righteous

Examples

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

It felt right to help others during times of need.

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

correct

Examples

You are right about the meeting being at 3 PM.

He was right when he predicted the outcome of the game.

proper for a particular purpose or situation

appropriate

apt

due

fitting

good

Examples

She wore the right clothes for the interview.

That 's the right decision for your career.

having a viewpoint that favors conservative or right-wing political beliefs

conservative

conventional

right-wing

rightist

Examples

The right agenda focuses on preserving traditional values.

The right side of the debate advocated for stricter laws.

expressing totality or intensity in a statement

Examples

I felt a right fool for forgetting my keys.

It was a right disaster from start to finish.

(of a shape) having lines or surfaces at a 90-degree angle to the base

Examples

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

A right prism has sides that meet at 90 degrees.

conforming to a standard or expectation

Examples

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

Something does n't feel right about this situation.

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

Examples

She raised her right hand.

His right arm was injured.

associated with influential or fashionable groups or places

elite

Examples

She always mingles with the right people at events.

He made sure to dine at the right restaurants in town.

right

ADVERB

used to indicate the exact time or place of something

exactly

just

precisely

properly

dead

Examples

The meeting starts right at 9 AM, so do n't be late.

She finished the project right on time, just as the deadline approached.

on or toward the right side

Examples

Turn right at the intersection to reach the museum.

Look right, and you'll see the sign indicating the museum entrance.

in the correct or suitable manner

appropriately

befittingly

decently

duly

fitly

Examples

Please follow the instructions and set up the equipment right.

The chef cooked the steak just right, perfectly medium-rare.

at once and without delay

at once

directly

forthwith

immediately

instantaneously

Examples

She picked up the phone and called him right after receiving the news.

She responded right after the question was asked.

used to emphasize a high degree or intensity of something

appreciably

astronomically

boiling

considerably

criminally

Examples

She was right tired after the long journey.

The movie was right exciting from start to finish.

in manner that is according to what is proper or acceptable

ethically

justly

morally

righteously

virtuously

Examples

She tries to live right by following her values.

He always tries to live right, helping those in need.

in a manner that is accurate or true

accurately

aright

correctly

properly

rightly

Examples

You guessed right about the answer to the riddle.

I heard it right; the meeting is at 3 PM.

to right

VERB

to make something correct

amend

correct

edit

rectify

Transitive: to right a mistake

Examples

The teacher helped the student right the mistake in their homework.

Engineers worked to right the inaccuracies in the technical specifications.

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

straighten

Intransitive

Examples

The toddler stumbled but quickly righted and continued walking.

The basketball player stumbled but righted mid-air to make the perfect shot.

to correct the position of something so that it is upright or in its proper alignment

straighten

Transitive: to right sth

Examples

She righted the fallen chair by lifting it and placing it back on its legs.

The sailor righted the capsized boat by pulling on the ropes to bring it upright.

to correct or make amends for a mistake, injustice, or wrongdoing

rectify

redress

remedy

make amends

Transitive: to right a mistake or injustice

Examples

He righted the injustice by advocating for fair treatment and equal opportunities for all employees.

The government took steps to right the historical wrongs against indigenous communities.

right

INTERJECTION

used to show one's agreement

absolutely

fine

of course

yeah

Examples

" We should start the meeting now. " " Right, let's get going. "

" This approach seems effective. " " Right, I agree with that. "

used to confirm understanding, agreement, or to request acknowledgment of something previously stated

Examples

You ’ll help me with this, right?

We ’re meeting at 7, right?

Lexical Tree

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Definition & Meaning of "right"in English

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