What does “right” mean?
- 1
adjectivecorrect or true
That’s the right answer.
- 2
nounthe side of the body that most people write with, or that direction
Turn right at the traffic lights.
- 3
nounsomething you are morally or legally allowed to have or do
Everyone has the right to free speech.
Right at a glance
- Part of speech
- adjective & noun
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /raɪt/ · RYT
How to use “right” correctly
“Right” as an adverb can mean “exactly” or “immediately”: “right here”, “right now”. Don’t confuse it with “write” (same sound).
Common phrases with “right”
- right now
- right away
- human rights
- on the right
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- correct
- proper
- entitlement
Word family
- rightly
- rightful
- righteous
Idioms with “right”
- As right as rain: Completely well again, especially after an illness or problem.
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