What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
right
Example
You are right, the answer is 42. [right: adjective]
Example
Turn right at the intersection and you will see the store on your left. [right: adverb]
Example
It's not right to cheat on an exam. [right: adjective]
appropriate
Example
Wearing a formal suit is appropriate for a job interview. [appropriate: adjective]
Example
It's not appropriate to talk loudly in a library. [appropriate: adjective]
Example
The budget allocation for the project was appropriate given the scope and complexity. [appropriate: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Appropriate is more commonly used than right in everyday language, especially in formal or professional contexts where suitability or fittingness is important.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between right and appropriate?
Appropriate is generally considered more formal than right, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
