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How to pronounce right
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What does right mean?
adjDesignating the side of the body which is positioned to the east if one is facing north, the side on which the heart is not located in most humans. This arrow points to the reader's right: →
“After the accident, her right leg was slightly shorter than her left.”
Clockwise, particularly when describing a change in direction or orientation.
“The road up ahead contains a right bend.”
Complying with justice, correctness, or reason; correct, just, true. See also the interjection senses below.
“That's not the right thing to do.”
advOn the right side.
Towards the right side.
Exactly, precisely.
“Luckily we arrived right at the start of the film.”
intjYes, that is correct; I agree.
“Tell her you’re here. Right. Thanks, Pete.”
I have listened to what you just said and I acknowledge your assertion or opinion, regardless of whether I agree with it (opinion) or can verify it (assertion).
“— United's the best team in the country, so they'll come up with something. — Right. And do you think they'll go all the way?”
Signpost word to change the subject in a discussion or discourse.
“— After that interview, I don't think we should hire her. — Right. Who wants lunch?”
nounThat which complies with justice, law or reason.
“We're on the side of right in this contest.”
A legal, just or moral entitlement.
“You have no right to go through my personal diary.”
The right side or direction.
“The pharmacy is just on the right past the bookshop.”
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