right
//raɪt//
Adjective
Correct, true, or accurate; not wrong or mistaken.
That's the right answer.
Morally good, just, or proper; in accordance with what is fair or ethical.
It's not right to lie to your friends.
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.
In a satisfactory or proper state or condition; functioning well.
Something doesn't feel right with my car.
Most suitable, appropriate, or desirable.
She is the right person for this job.
Noun
That which is morally correct, just, or honorable; justice or fairness.
She always tries to do what is right.
A moral or legal entitlement to have or do something.
Everyone has the right to education.
The right-hand side or direction.
Turn to the right at the next corner.
A right turn or the direction toward the right side.
Take the next right at the traffic light.
Political conservatives or the conservative wing of a political spectrum.
The right opposes the new tax policy.
Adverb
Exactly, directly, or precisely in a particular place or time.
The store is right next to the station.
Immediately or without delay.
I'll be right back.
Toward or on the right side.
Turn right at the corner.
Completely or all the way.
He walked right to the end of the street.
Correctly or properly.
Make sure you spell my name right.
Verb
To restore to an upright or normal position; to set straight.
He righted the chair that had fallen over.
To correct or rectify something that is wrong or unjust.
We need to right this wrong.
Interjection
Used to express agreement or acknowledgment.
Right, I'll see you at six.