Definition of right
2 : being in accordance with what is just, good, or proper right conduct
3 : conforming to facts or truth : correct the right answer
4 : suitable, appropriate the right man for the job
5 : straight a right line
7a : of, relating to, situated on, or being the side of the body which is away from the side on which the heart is mostly locatedb : located nearer to the right hand than to the leftc : located to the right of an observer facing the object specified or directed as the right arm would point when raised out to the sided (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 rivere : done with the right hand a right hook to the jaw
8 : having the axis perpendicular to the base right cone
rightness
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Examples of right in a Sentence
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 and Etymology 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
Synonym Discussion of right
right
Definition of right
1 : qualities (such as adherence to duty or obedience to lawful authority) that together constitute the ideal of moral propriety or merit moral approval
2 : something to which one has a just claim: such asa : the power or privilege to which one is justly entitled voting rights his right to decideb (1) : the interest that one has in a piece of property —often used in plural mineral rights (2) rights plural : the property interest possessed under law or custom and agreement in an intangible thing especially of a literary and artistic nature film rights of the novel
3 : something that one may properly claim as due knowing the truth is her right
4 : the cause of truth or justice
5a : right hand 1a; also : a blow struck with this hand gave him a hard right on the jawb : the location or direction of the right side woods on his rightc : the part on the right sided : right fielde : a turn to the right take a right at the stop sign
6a : the true account or correct interpretationb : the quality or state of being factually correct
7 often capitalized a : the part of a legislative chamber located to the right of the presiding officerb : the members of a continental European legislative body occupying the right as a result of holding more conservative political views than other members
8a often capitalized : individuals professing support of the established order and favoring traditional attitudes and practices and conservative governmental policiesb often capitalized : a conservative position
by rights
or less commonlyby all rights
in one's own right
of right
to rights
Examples of right in a Sentence
We discussed the rights and wrongs of genetic cloning.
women fighting for equal rights
Knowing the truth is her right.
Origin and Etymology of right
Middle English, from Old English riht, from riht, adjective
First Known Use: before 12th century
right
Definition of right
1 : according to right live right
2 : in the exact location, position, or moment : precisely right at his fingertips quit right then and there
3 : in a suitable, proper, or desired manner knew he wasn't doing it right
4 : in a direct line, course, or manner : directly, straight go right home came right out and said it
5 : according to fact or truth : truly guessed right
6a : all the way windows right to the floorb : in a complete manner felt right at home
7 : without delay : immediately right after lunch
8 : to a great degree : very a right pleasant day
Examples of right in a Sentence
The keys are right where I said they would be.
“Where are my keys?” “They're right here.”
The bank is right next to the pharmacy.
The parking lot is right in front of the building.
He left his bags right in the middle of the floor.
She was waiting right outside the door.
The ball hit me right in the face.
We arrived right at noon.
You are right on time.
When the boss yelled at him, he quit right then and there.
Before 12th Century
First Known Use of right
before 12th century
right
Definition of right
transitive verb
1a : to do justice to : redress the injuries of so just is God to right the innocent — William Shakespeareb : justify, vindicate felt the need to right himself in court
2 : avenge vows to right the injustice done to his family
3a : to adjust or restore to the proper state or condition right the economyb : to bring or restore to an upright position right a capsized boat
intransitive verb
: to become upright
righter
nounExamples of right in a Sentence
It was time to right an old wrong.
No one can right all the wrongs in the world.
The government needs to do something to right the economy.
They righted the capsized boat.
He quickly righted himself after he fell off the chair.
Before 12th Century
First Known Use of right
before 12th century
RIGHT Defined for English Language Learners
right
playDefinition of right for English Language Learners
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: morally or socially correct or acceptable
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: agreeing with the facts or truth : accurate or correct
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: speaking, acting, or judging in a way that agrees with the facts or truth
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Definition of right for English Language Learners
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: behavior that is morally good or correct
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: something that a person is or should be morally or legally allowed to have, get, or do
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rights : the legal authority to reproduce, publish, broadcast, or sell something
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Definition of right for English Language Learners
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: in the exact location, position, or moment that is mentioned
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: in a direct course or manner
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: in a way that agrees with the facts or truth
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Definition of right for English Language Learners
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: to make (something) right : to correct (something wrong or unjust)
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: to return (something) to a proper state or condition
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: to put (something or someone) back in an upright position
RIGHT Defined for Kids
Definition of right for Students
1 : following or in accordance with what is just, good, or proper It's not right to lie.
3 : suitable, appropriate He's the right person for the job.
4 : located on the side of the body away from the heart the right arm
5 : located nearer to the right side of the body than to the left the chair's right arm
6 : being or meant to be the side on top, in front, or on the outside The box landed right side up. Turn the socks right side out.
7 : in a normal or healthy state or condition I don't feel right today. That milk doesn't smell right.
8 : 1straight 1 a right line
rightly
adverbrightness
nounDefinition of right for Students
1 : the ideal of what is just, good, or proper He hasn't learned right from wrong.
2 : something to which a person has a just claim the right to vote He has a right to be angry.
3 : the cause of truth or justice They fought for right.
4 : the right side : a part or location that is on or toward the right side My house is on the right.
Definition of right for Students
1 : according to what is just, good, or proper She lives right.
2 : in the exact location, position, or moment : precisely It's right where you left it.
3 : in a direct line or course : straight Come right home.
4 : according to truth or fact You guessed right.
5 : in a suitable, proper, or desired way You're not doing it right.
6 : all the way We stayed right to the end of the game.
7 : without delay : immediately Let's go right after lunch.
8 : on or to the right turn right
right away
Definition of right for Students
righted
;righting
1 : to make better or more just If only we could right the world's wrongs.
2 : to adjust or restore to a proper state or condition
3 : to bring or bring back to an upright position I righted the books.
4 : to become upright The ship slowly righted again.
Medical Dictionary
right
playMedical Definition of right
: of, relating to, or being the side of the body which is away from the heart and on which the hand is stronger in most people her right foot; also : located nearer to this side than to the left
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adverbLaw Dictionary
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Legal Definition of right
1a : qualities (as adherence to duty or obedience to lawful authority) that together constitute the ideal of moral propriety or merit moral approval b : something that is morally just able to distinguish right from wrong
2 : something to which one has a just claim: as a : a power, privilege, or condition of existence to which one has a natural claim of enjoyment or possession the right of liberty that all men…are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights — Declaration of Independence — see also natural right b : a power, privilege, immunity, or capacity the enjoyment of which is secured to a person by law one's constitutional rights c : a legally enforceable claim against another that the other will do or will not do a given act the defendant may be under a legal duty…to exercise reasonable care for the plaintiff's safety, so that the plaintiff has a corresponding legal right to insist on that care — W. L. Prosser and W. P. Keeton d : the interest that one has in property : a claim or title to property —often used in plural leasing mineral rights — see also real right e pl : the interest in property possessed (as under copyright law) in an intangible thing and especially an item of intellectual property obtained publishing rights
3 : a privilege given stockholders to subscribe pro rata to a new issue of securities generally below market price
of right
1 : as an absolute right
2 : demandable or enforceable under the law an appeal of right
Origin and Etymology of right
Old English riht, from riht righteous
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