right

//raɪt//
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Adjective

rightCanonical form
righterComparative
rightestSuperlative
1

Correct, true, or accurate; not wrong or mistaken.

That's the right answer.

2

Morally good, just, or proper; in accordance with what is fair or ethical.

It's not right to lie to your friends.

3

On or toward the side of the body that is to the east when one faces north; opposite of left.

She raised her right hand.

4

In a satisfactory or proper state or condition; functioning well.

Something doesn't feel right with my car.

5

Most suitable, appropriate, or desirable.

She is the right person for this job.

Noun

rightSingular
rightsPlural
1

That which is morally correct, just, or honorable; justice or fairness.

She always tries to do what is right.

2

A moral or legal entitlement to have or do something.

Everyone has the right to education.

3

The right-hand side or direction.

Turn to the right at the next corner.

4

A right turn or the direction toward the right side.

Take the next right at the traffic light.

5

Political conservatives or the conservative wing of a political spectrum.

The right opposes the new tax policy.

Antonym

derived_form

Adverb

rightCanonical form
righterComparative
rightestSuperlative
1

Exactly, directly, or precisely in a particular place or time.

The store is right next to the station.

2

Immediately or without delay.

I'll be right back.

3

Toward or on the right side.

Turn right at the corner.

4

Completely or all the way.

He walked right to the end of the street.

5

Correctly or properly.

Make sure you spell my name right.

Verb

rightInfinitive
rightPresent tense
rightedPast tense
rightedPast participle
rightingPresent participle
rightsThird-person singular
1

To restore to an upright or normal position; to set straight.

He righted the chair that had fallen over.

2

To correct or rectify something that is wrong or unjust.

We need to right this wrong.

Interjection

1

Used to express agreement or acknowledgment.

Right, I'll see you at six.

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