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Definition & Meaning of "right"in English

Right
01

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

right definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Uncountable
Plural form
rights
Examples
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 

right definition and meaning
Examples
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 

Examples
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 

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

a turn toward the right-hand side 

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

the hand located on the right side of the body 

Examples
She raised her right to wave at the crowd. 
07

the legal permission to use, share, or control something 

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

a pathway leading to the right side 

Examples
The next right takes you to the parking lot. 
01

based on facts or the truth 

right definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most right
Comparative
more right
gradable
Examples
He made the right decision after carefully considering all the options. 
02

toward or on the east side when we are facing north 

right definition and meaning
Examples
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 

right definition and meaning
Examples
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 

correct

Examples
You are right about the meeting being at 3 PM. 
05

proper for a particular purpose or situation 

Examples
She wore the right clothes for the interview. 
06

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

Examples
The right agenda focuses on preserving traditional values. 
07

expressing totality or intensity in a statement 

Examples
I felt a right fool for forgetting my keys. 
08

(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. 
09

conforming to a standard or expectation 

Examples
The soup doesn'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 

Examples
She raised her right hand. 
11

associated with influential or fashionable groups or places 

Examples
She always mingles with the right people at events. 
right
01

used to indicate the exact time or place of something 

right definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
adverb of manner
Examples
The meeting starts right at 9 AM, so don't be late. 
02

on or toward the right side 

right definition and meaning
Examples
Turn right at the intersection to reach the museum. 
03

in the correct or suitable manner 

right definition and meaning
Examples
Please follow the instructions and set up the equipment right. 
Examples
She picked up the phone and called him right after receiving the news. 
05

used to emphasize a high degree or intensity of something 

Examples
She was right tired after the long journey. 
06

in manner that is according to what is proper or acceptable 

Examples
She tries to live right by following her values. 
07

in a manner that is accurate or true 

Examples
You guessed right about the answer to the riddle. 
to right
01

to make something correct 

Transitive: to right a mistake
to right definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
right
3rd person singular
rights
Present participle
righting
Past simple
righted
Past participle
righted
Examples
The teacher helped the student right the mistake in their homework. 
02

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

Intransitive
Examples
The toddler stumbled but quickly righted and continued walking. 
03

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

Transitive: to right sth
Examples
She righted the fallen chair by lifting it and placing it back on its legs. 
04

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

Transitive: to right a mistake or injustice
Examples
He righted the injustice by advocating for fair treatment and equal opportunities for all employees. 
01

used to show one's agreement 

right definition and meaning
Examples
"We should start the meeting now." "Right, let's get going." 
02

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

Examples
You’ll help me with this, right? 
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