Pronunciation

/rɪˈgaɪt/

Definitions

Noun

1. The correct or appropriate course of action or behavior: He stood on the right side of the road.
2. A position to the side that is opposite left: The door is on your right.
3. (informal) Power or authority: She had the right to make decisions for the company.
4. Moral or ethical uprightness: Doing what is right is important.
5. One of the four cardinal directions, north of east: We turned right at the intersection.

Verb

1. To be in the correct position or direction: She parked her car on the right side of the street.
2. To have the power or authority to do something: Only authorized personnel can use this right.
3. To be entitled to; have a claim or privilege: You have the right to vote in elections.
4. (legal) To grant or bestow a right or privilege: The judge ruled in his favor, giving him the right to sue.

Adjective

1. Suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation: This outfit is right for the formal event.
2. Directly facing or located on the correct side: The keyhole was on the right side of the lock.
3. Correct in opinion or belief: His views on politics were considered right by many.
4. Moral or ethical: Her actions were seen as right by society.

Adverb

1. In the correct or proper manner: He drove right on time.
2. Directly or immediately: She went right to the store after work.

Phrases

• “Do the right thing” suggests acting morally or ethically.
• “Right of way” refers to the priority to proceed in a particular direction.
• “Not right now” means one is unavailable or declining an invitation at the moment.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The right answer is 2 + 2 equals 4.”
• Verb: “He had the right to refuse the job offer.”
• Adjective: “She wore the right shoes for the occasion.”
• Adverb: “She drove right through the intersection without stopping.”

Synonyms

• Correct
• Appropriate
• Suitable
• Lawful
• Moral
• Straightforward
• Proper
• Correctly
• Appropriately