right
/raɪt/
verb
- To restore to a correct, upright, or proper position or state.
- The crew worked to right the ship after it tilted.
- She tried to right the wrongs of the past by apologizing.
- He righted the fallen chair.
noun
- A moral or legal entitlement to have or do something.
- Every citizen has the right to vote.
- The right to a fair trial is protected by law.
- She fought for her right to free speech.
- The right side or direction.
- Take the next turn to the right.
- He looked to his right and saw a deer.
- The school is on your right after the bridge.
- The political group or parties that support conservative or traditional views.
- The right won the election on a platform of lower taxes.
- The debate between the left and the right continues.
- She is a member of the far right.
adverb
- Exactly or directly; without deviation.
- She sat right next to me during the movie.
- He arrived right on time for the meeting.
- The store is right around the corner.
- In a correct or proper manner; in the right direction.
- You spelled my name right.
- Turn right at the stop sign.
- If you do it right, the cake will rise perfectly.
- Immediately or without delay.
- I'll be there right after work.
- He left right after the ceremony ended.
- She called me right away when she heard the news.
adjective
- Morally good, correct, or acceptable; in accordance with what is just or true.
- It's not right to cheat on a test.
- We believe that everyone deserves a fair chance—that's the right thing to do.
- She made the right decision to apologize.
- Correct or true as a fact; not mistaken.
- Your answer is right—the capital of France is Paris.
- He guessed the right number on his first try.
- Is this the right train for New York?
- Located on or relating to the side of the body that is to the east when facing north, or the side opposite the left.
- Turn right at the next traffic light.
- She writes with her right hand.
- The right side of the building faces the park.
- In a satisfactory, proper, or healthy state.
- The engine doesn't sound right; we should check it.
- Everything will be right again once we fix the problem.
- I don't feel right today—I think I'm getting a cold.