right

US /raɪt/
UK /raɪt/
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morally good, justified, or acceptable

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It's not right to cheat on a test.
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You did the right thing by telling the truth.
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correctproperappropriatejustfair
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wrongincorrect
2.

on or toward the side of the body or of a thing that is to the east when facing north

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Turn right at the next intersection.
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My car is parked on the right side of the street.
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starboard
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left
3.

true or correct as a fact

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The answer is right.
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You're absolutely right about that.
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accurateexactprecisetrue
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wrongfalse
1.

to the right side

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He looked right and then left before crossing the street.
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The car veered sharply to the right.
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rightward
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left
2.

immediately; directly

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I'll be there right away.
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Go right to the end of the corridor.
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immediatelydirectlystraightat once
1.

a moral or legal entitlement to have or do something

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Everyone has the right to freedom of speech.
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She fought for her rights.
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entitlementprivilegeprerogativeclaimdue
2.

the right-hand part or side

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Keep to the right.
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He hit the ball to the right of the goal.
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right-hand side
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left
1.

restore to a normal or upright position

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He managed to right the overturned boat.
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The ship slowly righted itself after the storm.
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correctrectifyamendredressremedy
1.

used to express agreement or to check understanding

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“We're meeting at 7 PM.” “Right, I'll be there.”
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You understand, right?
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okayalrightcorrectunderstood
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