right

adjective
UK: /raɪt/
US: /raɪt/

  1. Morally good or correct.

    1. It's not right to steal. [ ] [ ]
    2. She always tries to do the right thing, even when it's difficult. [ ] [ ]

  2. Correct according to the facts; true.

    1. Is this the right answer? [ ] [ ]
    2. I'm not sure if I heard you right, could you repeat what you said? [ ] [ ]

  3. Suitable or appropriate.

    1. Now is the right time to leave. [ ] [ ]
    2. I don't think this job is right for me at this stage of my career. [ ] [ ]

  4. Located on or towards the side of the body that is away from the heart.

    1. Turn right at the corner. [ ] [ ]
    2. The museum is on your right, just past the library on Elm Street. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

privilege just correct fair suitable true appropriate entitlement moral
right noun

  1. A moral or legal entitlement to have or do something.

    1. I have the right to speak. [ ] [ ]
    2. Everyone has the right to freedom of expression under the law. [ ] [ ]

  2. The right-hand side or direction.

    1. Keep to the right. [ ] [ ]
    2. The exit is on the right as you leave the building's main foyer. [ ] [ ]
right verb

  1. To correct something that is wrong.

    1. I will right this wrong. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company promised to right the issues and compensate those affected by the error. [ ] [ ]

  2. To restore to an upright position.

    1. Right the capsized boat. [ ] [ ]
    2. With a coordinated effort, they managed to right the overturned table before the guests arrived. [ ] [ ]
right adverb

  1. To the greatest extent; very.

    1. She went right home. [ ] [ ]
    2. I went right to the store after work to pick up groceries for dinner. [ ] [ ]

  2. Exactly.

    1. He is sitting right here. [ ] [ ]
    2. That is right where I left my keys earlier this morning before my jog. [ ] [ ]

  3. On or towards the right side.

    1. Turn right at the light. [ ] [ ]
    2. The restaurant is located right across the street from the main theatre. [ ] [ ]
right interjection

  1. Used to express agreement or understanding.

    1. Right, let's go now. [ ] [ ]
    2. Right, so if we finish this section, we can start the next part of the project. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "right" in English means: Morally good or correct., Correct according to the facts; true., Suitable or appropriate., Located on or towards the side of the body that is away from the heart..

The phonetic transcription of "right" is /raɪt/ in British English and /raɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "right": privilege, just, correct, fair, suitable, true, appropriate, entitlement, moral.

Example usage of "right": "It's not right to steal.". More examples on the page.