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Meaning of the word right in English

What does right mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

right

US /raɪt/
UK /raɪt/
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Adjective

1.

morally good, justified, or acceptable

Example:
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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.
Synonym:
correct proper appropriate just fair
Antonym:
wrong incorrect
2.

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

Example:
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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.
Synonym:
starboard
Antonym:
left
3.

true or correct as a fact

Example:
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The answer is right.
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You're absolutely right about that.
Synonym:
accurate exact precise true
Antonym:
wrong false

Adverb

1.

to the right side

Example:
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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.
Synonym:
rightward
Antonym:
left
2.

immediately; directly

Example:
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I'll be there right away.
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Go right to the end of the corridor.
Synonym:
immediately directly straight at once

Noun

1.

a moral or legal entitlement to have or do something

Example:
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Everyone has the right to freedom of speech.
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She fought for her rights.
Synonym:
entitlement privilege prerogative claim due
2.

the right-hand part or side

Example:
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Keep to the right.
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He hit the ball to the right of the goal.
Synonym:
right-hand side
Antonym:
left

Verb

restore to a normal or upright position

Example:
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He managed to right the overturned boat.
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The ship slowly righted itself after the storm.
Synonym:
correct rectify amend redress remedy

Interjection

used to express agreement or to check understanding

Example:
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“We're meeting at 7 PM.” “Right, I'll be there.”
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You understand, right?
Synonym:
okay alright correct understood
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