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- Dictionaryright/rʌɪt/
adjective
- 1. morally good, justified, or acceptable: "I hope we're doing the right thing" Similar Opposite
- 2. true or correct as a fact: "I'm not sure I know the right answer" Similar Opposite
adverb
- 1. to the furthest or most complete extent or degree (used for emphasis): "the car spun right off the track" Similar
- 2. correctly: "he had guessed right" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. that which is morally correct, just, or honourable: "she doesn't understand the difference between right and wrong" Similar Opposite
- 2. a moral or legal entitlement to have or do something: "she had every right to be angry" Similar
verb
- 1. restore to a normal or upright position: "we righted the capsized dinghy" Similar Opposite
- 2. restore to a normal or correct state: "righting the economy demanded major cuts in defence spending" Similar Opposite
exclamation
- 1. used to indicate agreement or to acknowledge a statement or order: informal "‘Barry's here.’ ‘Oh, right’"
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RIGHT definition: 1. correct: 2. If you are right about something or someone, you are correct in your judgment or…. Learn more.
1. : righteous, upright. 2. : being in accordance with what is just, good, or proper. right conduct. 3. : conforming to facts or truth : correct. the right answer. 4. : suitable, appropriate. the right man for the job. 5. : straight. a right line. 6. : genuine, real. 7. a.
adjective. free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth. “the right answer” “took the right road” “the right decision” synonyms: correct. accurate. conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy. accurate, exact, precise.
RIGHT definition: 1. correct or true: 2. on or towards the side of your body that is to the east when you are facing…. Learn more.
The right is one of two opposite directions, sides, or positions. If you are facing north and you turn to the right, you will be facing east. In the word 'to', the 'o' is to the right of the 't'.
Definition of right adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. Conforming with or conformable to justice, law, or morality: do the right thing and confess. 2. In accordance with fact, reason, or truth; correct: the right answer. 3. Fitting, proper, or appropriate: It is not right to leave the party without saying goodbye. 4. Most favorable, desirable, or convenient: the right time to act. 5.