right (Meaning)
right (n)
an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
location near or direction toward the right side; i.e. the side to the south when a person or object faces east
the piece of ground in the outfield on the catcher's right
those who support political or social or economic conservatism; those who believe that things are better left unchanged
the hand that is on the right side of the body
a turn toward the side of the body that is on the south when the person is facing east
anything in accord with principles of justice
(frequently plural) the interest possessed by law or custom in some intangible thing
right (v)
make reparations or amends for
put in or restore to an upright position
regain an upright or proper position
make right or correct
right (a)
being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the east when facing north
free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
in conformance with justice or law or morality
correct in opinion or judgment
of or belonging to the political or intellectual right
right (s)
socially right or correct
appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs
in or into a satisfactory condition
intended for the right hand
in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure
having the axis perpendicular to the base
(of the side of cloth or clothing) facing or intended to face outward
(informal) very; used informally as an intensifier
most suitable or right for a particular purpose
precisely accurate
right (r)
precisely, exactly
immediately
exactly
toward or on the right; also used figuratively
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
an interjection expressing agreement
(Southern regional intensive) very; to a great degree
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')
in accordance with moral or social standards
in an accurate manner
right (a.)
Straight; direct; not crooked; as, a right line.
Upright; erect from a base; having an upright axis; not oblique; as, right ascension; a right pyramid or cone.
Conformed to the constitution of man and the will of God, or to justice and equity; not deviating from the true and just; according with truth and duty; just; true.
Fit; suitable; proper; correct; becoming; as, the right man in the right place; the right way from London to Oxford.
Characterized by reality or genuineness; real; actual; not spurious.
According with truth; passing a true judgment; conforming to fact or intent; not mistaken or wrong; not erroneous; correct; as, this is the right faith.
Most favorable or convenient; fortunate.
Of or pertaining to that side of the body in man on which the muscular action is usually stronger than on the other side; -- opposed to left when used in reference to a part of the body; as, the right side, hand, arm. Also applied to the corresponding side of the lower animals.
Well placed, disposed, or adjusted; orderly; well regulated; correctly done.
Designed to be placed or worn outward; as, the right side of a piece of cloth.
That which is right or correct.
The straight course; adherence to duty; obedience to lawful authority, divine or human; freedom from guilt, -- the opposite of moral wrong.
A true statement; freedom from error of falsehood; adherence to truth or fact.
A just judgment or action; that which is true or proper; justice; uprightness; integrity.
That to which one has a just claim.
That which one has a natural claim to exact.
That which one has a legal or social claim to do or to exact; legal power; authority; as, a sheriff has a right to arrest a criminal.
That which justly belongs to one; that which one has a claim to possess or own; the interest or share which anyone has in a piece of property; title; claim; interest; ownership.
Privilege or immunity granted by authority.
The right side; the side opposite to the left.
In some legislative bodies of Europe (as in France), those members collectively who are conservatives or monarchists. See Center, 5.
The outward or most finished surface, as of a piece of cloth, a carpet, etc.
To bring or restore to the proper or natural position; to set upright; to make right or straight (that which has been wrong or crooked); to correct.
To do justice to; to relieve from wrong; to restore rights to; to assert or regain the rights of; as, to right the oppressed; to right one's self; also, to vindicate.
right (adv.)
In a right manner.
In a right or straight line; directly; hence; straightway; immediately; next; as, he stood right before me; it went right to the mark; he came right out; he followed right after the guide.
Exactly; just.
According to the law or will of God; conforming to the standard of truth and justice; righteously; as, to live right; to judge right.
According to any rule of art; correctly.
According to fact or truth; actually; truly; really; correctly; exactly; as, to tell a story right.
In a great degree; very; wholly; unqualifiedly; extremely; highly; as, right humble; right noble; right valiant.
right (v. i.)
To recover the proper or natural condition or position; to become upright.
Hence, to regain an upright position, as a ship or boat, after careening.
Synonyms & Antonyms of right
right Sentence Examples
- Turn right at the next intersection to reach your destination.
- The right to vote is a fundamental human right.
- Make sure the screw is tightened right before assembly.
- I'm certain that you made the right decision.
- She has a right to know the truth about the situation.
- The right time to act is now, before it's too late.
- It's only right that we acknowledge their contributions.
- I reserved the right to change my mind later on.
- The perfect outfit is just right around the corner.
- Make sure everything is aligned right before you glue it down.
FAQs About the word right
an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature, location near or direction toward the right side; i.e. the
prerogative,privilege, call, entitlement,birthright, pretence, due, apanage, dibs, pretension
disclaimer, disclaimer, release,waiver, waiver, release, quitclaim,quitclaim,
Turn right at the next intersection to reach your destination.
The right to vote is a fundamental human right.
Make sure the screw is tightened right before assembly.
I'm certain that you made the right decision.