right
right/rīt/
adjective
- morally good, justified, or acceptable."I hope we're doing the right thing"synonyms: just, fair, equitable, good, upright, righteous, virtuous, proper, moral, morally justified, ethical, honorable, honest, principled, lawful, legal
- true or correct as a fact."I'm not sure I know the right answer"synonyms: correct, accurate, without error, unerring, exact, precise, accepted, proper, valid, orthodox, conventional, established, official, formal, regular, on the mark, spot on, de règle, meet
- in a satisfactory, sound, or normal state or condition."that sausage doesn't smell right"synonyms: healthy, in good health, fine, hale, in good shape, in trim, in good trim, well, fit, fighting fit, normal, sound, up to par, up to scratch, in the pink
- on, toward, or relating to the side of a human body or of a thing that is to the east when the person or thing is facing north."my right elbow"synonyms: right-hand, dextral, at three o'clock, starboard, dexter
- relating to or denoting a person or group favoring right-wing views; conservative."are you politically right, left, or center?"
- complete; absolute (used for emphasis, typically in derogatory contexts)."I felt a right idiot"synonyms: absolute, complete, total, real, out-and-out, thorough, thoroughgoing, downright, perfect, utter, sheer, consummate, unmitigated, unqualified, veritable, in every respect, unalloyed, fair, arrant
adverb
- to the furthest or most complete extent or degree (used for emphasis)."the car spun right off the track"synonyms: completely, fully, entirely, totally, wholly, absolutely, altogether, utterly, thoroughly, quite, all the way, to the maximum extent, to the hilt, in all respects, in every respect
- correctly."he had guessed right"synonyms: correctly, accurately, properly, exactly, precisely, aright, rightly, perfectly, unerringly, faultlessly, truly
- on or to the right side."turn right at Main Street"
noun
- that which is morally correct, just, or honorable."she doesn't understand the difference between right and wrong"synonyms: goodness, rightness, righteousness, virtue, virtuousness, integrity, rectitude, uprightness, principle, propriety, morality, truth, truthfulness, honesty, honor, honorableness, justice, justness, fairness, equity, equitableness, impartiality, lawfulness, legality
- a moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way."she had every right to be angry"synonyms: entitlement, prerogative, privilege, advantage, due, birthright, liberty, authority, authorization, power, license, permission, dispensation, leave, consent, warrant, charter, franchise, sanction, exemption, immunity, indemnity, carte blanche, droit
- the right-hand part, side, or direction."take the first turning on the right"
- a group or party favoring right-wing or conservative views."the Right got in at the election"
verb
restore to a normal or upright position.
"we righted the capsized dinghy"
synonyms: turn the right way up again, turn back over, set upright again, stand upright again
exclamation
used to indicate one's agreement or to acknowledge a statement or order.
"“Barry's here.” “Oh, right”"
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Apr 16, 2024 · Kids Definition · 1. : the ideal of what is just and good · 2. : something to which one has a just claim · 3. : something that one may properly ...
Rights
Rights are legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement; that is, rights are the fundamental normative rules about what is allowed of people or owed to people according to some legal system, social convention, or ethical theory. Wikipedia
Rights are legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement; that is, rights are the fundamental normative rules about what is allowed of ...
1. A power or privilege held by the general public as the result of a constitution, statute, regulation, judicial precedent, or other type of law.
noun · a just claim or title, whether legal, prescriptive, or moral: · Sometimes rights. · adherence or obedience to moral and legal principles and authority.
right adjective, adverb (SUITABLE). suitable or desirable, or as it should be: [ + to infinitive ] He thought the time was right to expand his new business.
Synonyms for RIGHT: privilege, prerogative, birthright, call, due, entitlement, apanage, pretence; Antonyms of RIGHT: waiver, release, disclaimer, ...