right

[raɪt]

right Definition

• 1. morally good, justified, or acceptable
• 2. true or correct as a fact
• 3. on, towards, or relating to the side of a human body or of a thing that is to the east when the person or thing is facing north

Using right: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "right" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  It's not right to lie.

• Example

  You are right, the answer is 42.

• Example

  Turn right at the traffic light.

• Example

  I have a right to my own opinion.

• Example

  He tried to right the wrongs he had done.

right Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for right

• correct
• accurate
• proper
• appropriate
• valid

Antonyms for right

• wrong
• incorrect
• inappropriate

Idioms Using right

• get something right

  to do something correctly or accurately

  Example

  I can't seem to get this math problem right.

• have a right to something

  to be entitled to something; to have a just claim to something

  Example

  Everyone has a right to a fair trial.

• in the right

  having justice or truth on one's side; correct or justified

  Example

  She was in the right to ask for a refund.

Phrases with right

• right away

  immediately; without delay

  Example

  I'll do it right away.

• right on

  an expression of encouragement or agreement

  Example

  A: I think we should go for it. B: Right on!

• right and left

  everywhere; in all directions

  Example

  The company is laying off people right and left.

Origins of right

from Old English 'riht', meaning 'just, good, fair'

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Summary: right in Brief

The term 'right' [raɪt] has multiple meanings, including morally good or justified, true or correct, and directional. It can be used as an adjective, adverb, noun, or verb. Examples include 'It's not right to lie,' 'You are right, the answer is 42,' and 'Turn right at the traffic light.' Phrases like 'right away' and idioms like 'get something right' add nuance to the term, while 'have a right to something' and 'in the right' emphasize entitlement and justice.