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right

¹right

adj \ˈrīt\

Definition of RIGHT

: righteous, upright

: being in accordance with what is just, good, or proper <right conduct>

: conforming to facts or truth : correct <the right answer>

: suitable, appropriate <the right man for the job>

: straight <a right line>

: genuine, real

a : of, relating to, situated on, or being the side of the body which is away from the side on which the heart is mostly located b : located nearer to the right hand than to the left c : located to the right of an observer facing the object specified or directed as the right arm would point when raised out to the side d (1) : located on the right of an observer facing in the same direction as the object specified <stage right> (2) : located on the right when facing downstream <the right bank of a river> e : done with the right hand <a right hook to the jaw>

: having the axis perpendicular to the base <right cone>

: of, relating to, or constituting the principal or more prominent side of an object <made sure the socks were right side out>

: acting or judging in accordance with truth or fact <time proved her right>

a : being in good physical or mental health or order <not in his right mind> b : being in a correct or proper state <put things right>

: most favorable or desired : preferable; also : socially acceptable <knew all the right people>

often capitalized : of, adhering to, or constituted by the Right especially in politics

— right·ness noun

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Examples of RIGHT

You can't treat me like this! It's not right!
You were right to tell the teacher about the girl who you saw cheating.
Telling the teacher was the right thing to do.
“Is that clock right? Is it noon already?” “Yes. That's right.”
There's something not quite right about his story.
Their theory was proved right.
Let me get this right—you want me to lend you $1,000?!
You're right; the answer is six.
I bet you like baseball. Am I right?
Am I right in thinking that he should have never loaned her the money?

Origin of RIGHT

Middle English, from Old English riht; akin to Old High German reht right, Latin rectus straight, right, regere to lead straight, direct, rule, rogare to ask, Greek oregein to stretch out

First Known Use: before 12th century