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- pronunciation:
- raIt
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun, adverb, verb
- phrases:
- right and left, right away, right off
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
righter, rightest |
| definition 1: |
in keeping with what is fair and good.
Helping her was the right thing to do.- synonyms:
- fair, good, honest, just, upright
- antonyms:
- wrong
- similar words:
- aboveboard, square, straight, true, valid
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| definition 2: |
in keeping with the rules of justice, law, or society.
It's not right to park in someone else's driveway.Do you know the right way to set the table?- synonyms:
- correct, fair, legitimate, proper, true
- antonyms:
- wrong
- similar words:
- aboveboard, normal, regular, usual
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| definition 3: |
in keeping with fact or reason; true; correct.
All her answers were right.- synonyms:
- accurate, correct, true, valid
- antonyms:
- incorrect, mistaken, wrong
- similar words:
- good, logical, reasonable, sane
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| definition 4: |
facing out; outer; front.
The right side of the carpet shows the design.- synonyms:
- exterior, external, front, outward
- similar words:
- outer, outside
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| definition 5: |
proper; appropriate.
His new job was just right for him.- synonyms:
- appropriate, favorable, proper, suitable
- antonyms:
- unsuitable, wrong
- similar words:
- convenient, desirable, ideal, just, merited, perfect, well
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| definition 6: |
healthy in body or mind.
He was not in his right mind when he threatened her.- synonyms:
- healthy, normal, rational, sane, sound
- similar words:
- fit, good
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| definition 7: |
of, located on, or pertaining to the side of the human body that is opposite where the heart is or to the side of any other thing in the same position.
Most people use their right hand to eat and to write, but some people use their left hand.Put the stamp in the upper right corner of the envelope.
- antonyms:
- left
- similar words:
- lateral, side
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| related words: |
applicable, appropriate, suitable, truthful, well |
| contrasting words: |
acute |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
that which is just, fair, or good.
I did right by returning the lost wallet.- synonyms:
- good, virtue
- antonyms:
- injustice, wrong
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| definition 2: |
the side of the human body opposite the heart, or the side of any other thing that is in this same position.
He was injured on the right.- antonyms:
- left
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| definition 3: |
(sometimes plural) that which is due to a person from nature or law.
Free speech is one of the most important rights enjoyed by Americans.- synonyms:
- birthright, freedom, privilege, title
- similar words:
- power
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| definition 4: |
the quality or condition of being correct.
I have to admit you were in the right about her. |
| related words: |
claim, concession, interest, liberty, patent, title |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition 1: |
directly; straight.
He walked right toward me.- synonyms:
- directly, straight
- similar words:
- direct, full
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| definition 2: |
without delay; immediately.
They went right home.- synonyms:
- immediately, instantly
- similar words:
- direct, on the double, quick
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| definition 3: |
to a large degree; completely.
The wind blew the roof right off.- synonyms:
- absolutely, altogether, completely, totally
- similar words:
- properly, quite
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| definition 4: |
exactly.
Your keys are right where you left them.- synonyms:
- absolutely, directly, exactly, just, precisely
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| definition 5: |
correctly.
This dress doesn't fit right.You did not spell "crispy" right.- synonyms:
- accurately, correctly, properly
- antonyms:
- wrong
- similar words:
- straight
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| definition 6: |
properly or lawfully.
He was not dressed right for a job interview.She got a ticket for not parking right.- synonyms:
- by the book, legally, legitimately, properly
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| definition 7: |
on or in the direction of the right.
We turned right at the stop sign.- similar words:
- clockwise
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| related words: |
directly |
| phrase: |
right and left |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
rights, righting, righted |
| definition 1: |
to place in or return to an upright position.
She righted her chair.- synonyms:
- erect, raise, stand
- antonyms:
- capsize, overturn, topple
- similar words:
- rise, straighten
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| definition 2: |
to place in or return to the proper order, position, or condition.
He righted the papers.- synonyms:
- adjust, correct, remedy, repair, replace, restore, square, straighten
- similar words:
- even, fix
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| definition 3: |
to correct or repair.
The knight's only goal was to right the wrong done to his lady.- synonyms:
- remedy, restore, straighten
- similar words:
- adjust, correct
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| related words: |
set, stand |
| phrase: |
right away, right off |
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