right
RYT
Right (adj) means Correct, true, or in accordance with fact or good judgment. Example: “You were right about the weather turning bad.”
adj
1
Correct, true, or in accordance with fact or good judgment.
"You were right about the weather turning bad."
"Is this the right way to the station?"
"I think you gave the right answer, even though it took a while to work out."
2
Positioned on the side opposite to the left; toward the east when facing north.
"Turn right at the next junction."
"Hold the pen in your right hand and steady the paper with the other."
"There is a small bakery on the right, just past the post office."
noun
1
A moral or legal entitlement to have or do something.
"Everyone has the right to a fair trial."
"She fought for equal rights at work."
"Customers have a legal right to a refund if the goods are faulty."
adv
1
Immediately, or exactly.
"He arrived right on time."
"She was standing right behind me when I turned around."
"I'll be right back, so please don't start without me."
verb
1
To correct something, or to restore something to an upright position.
"The company promised to right the wrongs of the past."
"The crew managed to right the capsized boat."
"It took the gardener a moment to right the toppled plant pot."
How to use right
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCorrect or true; the opposite side from left; or an entitlement someone is owed.
Common pairings
human rights
turn right
get it right
right away
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Word forms
- Plural
- rights
- Third person singular
- rights
- Past tense
- righted
- Comparative
- further right, farther right, more right, righter
- Superlative
- furthest right, farthest right, most right, rightmost, rightest
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You were _____ about the weather turning bad.
Etymology
From Old English riht, meaning both "straight" and "morally correct" — the two senses have stayed linked ever since.
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Rhymes for right
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What does “right” mean?
The word “right” means correct, true, or in accordance with fact or good judgment. In plain terms, correct or true; the opposite side from left; or an entitlement someone is owed.
How do you pronounce “right”?
“Right” is pronounced RYT (/ˈɹaɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “right” in a sentence?
Here is “right” used in a sentence: “You were right about the weather turning bad.”
What is another word for “right”?
Words with a similar meaning to “right” include just, precisely, smack-dab, in truth and ever so.
What is the opposite of “right”?
The opposite of “right” — its antonyms — are duty, obligation and Left.
What part of speech is “right”?
Depending on how it is used, “right” can be an adjective, a noun, an adverb and a verb.
Where does the word “right” come from?
The word “right” comes from Old English. From Old English riht, meaning both "straight" and "morally correct" — the two senses have stayed linked ever since.
Is “right” a common word?
“Right” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
What is the difference between right and correct?
They overlap and are often interchangeable — 'the right answer' and 'the correct answer' mean the same. Correct usually implies matching an established standard or fact, and can feel more formal. Right is broader and warmer, stretching beyond facts to good judgment and morality, as in 'the right thing to do.'
What is the opposite of right?
In this sense the opposite of right is wrong — mistaken, false, or not in line with the facts. 'You got it wrong' is the counterpart to 'you got it right.' Be aware that right has other meanings too, such as a direction, whose opposite is left, and an entitlement.
Does 'right' always mean correct?
No — right is a busy word with several meanings. Here it means correct or true ('the right answer'). Elsewhere it names a direction opposite to left, a moral or legal entitlement ('human rights'), or simply proper and suitable ('the right tool'). Context makes clear which sense is intended.
What is an example of 'right' meaning correct?
You would use it like this: 'That is the right answer,' 'You were right about the weather,' or 'Is this the right way to spell it?' In each case right means accurate or true — matching the facts or turning out to be a sound judgment.
Example sentences
Real-world examples showing right in context, drawn from published sources. Any opinions expressed are those of the original source and do not reflect the views of FreeDict.com.
At this stage of the offseason, the Pistons made the clear right choice not only to hold firm in their Duren standoff, but by avoiding Sabonis.
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Yahoo Sports · Jul 25, 2026
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