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adj \ˈrīt\Definition of RIGHT
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: being in accordance with what is just, good, or proper <right conduct>
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: conforming to facts or truth : correct <the right answer>
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: suitable, appropriate <the right man for the job>
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: straight <a right line>
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a : of, relating to, situated on, or being the side of the body which is away from the side on which the heart is mostly located b : located nearer to the right hand than to the left c : located to the right of an observer facing the object specified or directed as the right arm would point when raised out to the side d (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 river> e : done with the right hand <a right hook to the jaw>
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: having the axis perpendicular to the base <right cone>
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: of, relating to, or constituting the principal or more prominent side of an object <made sure the socks were right side out>
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: acting or judging in accordance with truth or fact <time proved her right>
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a : being in good physical or mental health or order <not in his right mind> b : being in a correct or proper state <put things right>
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: most favorable or desired : preferable; also : socially acceptable <knew all the right people>
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often capitalized : of, adhering to, or constituted by the Right especially in politics
— right·ness noun
See Examples of RIGHT
- 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 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
Related to RIGHT
Related Words: lifelike, realistic; careful, conscientious, meticulous, punctilious, scrupulous; authoritative; bona fide, genuine, real, veridical
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