right
/ˈraɪt/US /ˈraɪt/right
ADJECTIVEDefinition of right
When something is right, it is correct.
Example: You did the right thing.
When something is to the right of a location, it means the direction 90º clockwise.
Example: He takes a right at the library.
When you have the right for something, it means that it is an activity allowed by status.
Example: You have the right to remain silent.
An action that is moral.
Example: Two wrongs don't make a right.
When you turn something right, you turn it the right-side-up.
Example: He righted the boat.
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EXAMPLESExamples of right
You did the right thing.
Example sentenceHe takes a right at the library.
Example sentenceShe made a right turn on Oak Street.
Example sentenceYou have the right to remain silent.
Example sentenceAdministrators on Wiktionary have the right to block users from editing.
Example sentenceright
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