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right Definition

right (rīt)

adjective

  1. Obsolete not curved; straight: now only in mathematics a right line
    1. formed by, or with reference to, a straight line or plane perpendicular to a base a right angle
    2. having the axis perpendicular to the base a right cylinder
  3. in accordance with justice, law, morality, etc.; upright; virtuous right conduct
    1. in accordance with fact, reason, some set standard, etc.; correct; true the right answer
    2. correct in thought, statement, or action to be right in one's answer
    1. fitting; appropriate; suitable
    2. most convenient or favorable
    3. reputable; approved she associates with the right people
  6. designating the side, surface, etc. meant to be seen; designating the finished, principal, or upper side or surface the right side of cloth
    1. sound; normal in one's right mind
    2. mentally sound or normal; sane not quite right
  8. having sound health or good spirits
  9. in a satisfactory condition, or in good order to make things right again
    1. designating or of that side of one's body which is toward the east when one faces north, the side of the more-used hand in most people
    2. designating or of the corresponding side of anything
    3. closer to the right side of a person directly before and facing the thing mentioned or understood the top right drawer of a desk
  11. of the side or bank of a river on the right of a person facing downstream
  12. of the political right; conservative or reactionary
  13. Archaic not spurious or sham; genuine; real

Etymology: ME < OE riht, straight, direct, right, akin to Ger recht < IE base *reĝ-, straight, stretch out, put in order > rich, reckon, L regere, to rule, rex, king, regula, a rule

noun

  1. what is right, or just, lawful, morally good, proper, correct, etc.
    1. that which a person has a just claim to; power, privilege, etc. that belongs to a person by law, nature, or tradition the right of free speech
    2. an interest in property, real or intangible
  3. the true or correct report, as of a happening: with the
    1. all or part of the right side
    2. what is on the right side
    3. a direction or location on the right side: often with the
    4. a turn toward the right side take a right at the fork
  5. ☆ Baseball right field
  6. Boxing
    1. the right hand
    2. a blow delivered with the right hand
  7. Finance
    1. the privilege given to a company's stockholders of buying shares in a new issue of stock, usually at a price below the current market price
    2. the negotiable certificate indicating this privilege
  8. Politics a conservative or reactionary position, esp. one varying from moderate capitalism to fascism, or a party or group advocating this: often with the: from the position of the seats occupied in some European legislatures

adverb

  1. in a straight line; straight; directly go right home
    1. properly; fittingly
    2. favorably, conveniently, or well
  3. completely; thoroughly soaked right through his coat
  4. exactly; precisely right here, right now
  5. ☆ without pause or delay; immediately come right down
  6. according to law, justice, etc.; in an upright way
  7. correctly or accurately
  8. on or toward the right hand or side
  9. very; extremely [to know something right well]: informal except in certain titles the right honorable, the right reverend

Etymology: ME < OE rihte

agreed; OK; I understand

transitive verb

  1. to put in or restore to an upright or proper position to right a capsized boat
  2. to correct; make conform with fact, etc.
  3. to put in order; set right to right a room
  4. to do justice to (a person); make amends to
  5. to make amends for (a wrong, etc.); redress or avenge

intransitive verb

to get into or resume an upright or proper position

right Idioms

by right

or by rights

in justice; properly

in one's own right

through one's own authority, ability, etc.; without dependence on another or others

in the right

on the side supported by truth, justice, etc.

right away

or right off

without delay or pause; at once

right on!

☆

Slang precisely!exactly!that's right!: an exclamation of approval or encouragement

to rights

Informal in or into good or proper condition or order

right Synonyms

right

modif.

  1. Correct

    true, precise, correct; see accurate 1, valid 1.

  2. Just

    lawful, legitimate, honest, ethical; see fair 1, moral 1, upright 2.

  3. Suitable

    apt, proper, appropriate; see fit 1, 2.

  4. Sane

    reasonable, rational, sound, wise, normal, discerning, discreet, enlightened, circumspect, penetrating, judicious, far-sighted; see also sane 1, 2.

    Antonyms insane*, unreasonable*, unsound. *

  5. Justly

    fairly, evenly, equitably, honestly, decently, sincerely, legitimately, lawfully, conscientiously, squarely, impartially, objectively, reliably, dispassionately, without bias, without prejudice; see also justly 1.

  6. Straight

    directly, undeviatingly, immediately; see direct 1.

  7. Opposite to left

    right-hand, dextral, dexter, righthanded, clockwise, on the right, starboard.

    Antonyms left*, sinistral*, counterclockwise. *

  8. Designating the side intended for show

    outward, outer, top, finished, decorated, ornamented, trimmed, best, in good condition, unworn, best-looking, clean.

    Antonyms inner*, bottom*, unfinished.

right Synonyms

right

n.

  1. A privilege

    prerogative, power, license, immunity, exemption, benefit, advantage, favor, franchise, claim, title, preference, priority, perquisite, freedom, liberty, natural expectation; see also freedom 1, 2.

  2. That which is right or just

    goodness, justice, morality, equity; see fairness, fitness 1, honesty 1, virtue 1.

  3. The conservative element

    right wing, conservatives, reactionaries, traditionalists, Old Guard, Republicans, Republican Party, Tories.

    Antonyms left, left wing, liberals.

  4. The part opposite the left

    right hand, dexter, right side, strong side, starboard, recto.

by rights

properly, justly, in fairness; see rightfully, rightly.

in one's own right

individually, acting as one's own agent, by one's own authority; see independently.

in the right

correct, accurate, just, blameless; see fair 1, innocent 1, valid 1.

right Synonyms

right

v.

  1. To make upright

    set up, set upright, put up, straighten, make straight, bring around, turn up, turn right side up, put in place, balance; see also straighten, turn 2.

    Antonyms upset*, turn upside down, capsize. *

  2. To repair an injustice

    adjust, correct, repair, restore, vindicate, do justice, make amends, recompense, remedy, rectify, redress, avenge, mend, amend, set right; see also remedy, repair, revenge.

    Antonyms wrong*, hurt*, harm.

right Law Definition

n

What is proper and correct under the law, ethics, and/or moral code; something owed a person because of a just claim; a protected and recognized interest; a negotiable option to buy a new issue of stock at less than market pricing; a claim or interest in tangible or intangible things.
right of entry
The right to go upon land or into a dwelling.
right of redemption
The right to reclaim property previously sold or encumbered, by paying full value plus any interest and costs. 
right of way
The right of one vehicle to pass before another, as in “the car to the right at a four-way stop sign has the right of way”; the right to pass over the property of another, see easement; a piece of land upon which a railroad may construct its tracks.
riparian rights
. As to owners of land adjacent to waterways, the right to use of the water, the soil under the water, and its neighboring land structures, such as banks.  Generally refers to the right of a property owner whose land includes a natural waterway to use that portion of the waterway as may pass through his land, in whatever way the property owner chooses to. 

right Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • reserve: We reserve the right to reject any ad without giving a reason.
  • have: You have the right of access to your personal records held on our files.
  • protect: Physicians for Human Rights USA The aim of physicians for human rights is to promote health by protecting human rights.

Preposition: at

roundabout: In Grange pass railroad station, turn right at mini roundabout to Lindale.

Adjective modifier

  • human: Egerton focuses on the Canadian reaction to the Cold War debate on human rights.
  • intellectual: These attempt to meet students ' needs without compromising intellectual property rights.
  • statutory: Statutory rights of way are either footpaths or bridleways.
  • legal: These centers are prisons in all but name, with detainees having fewer legal rights than criminals arrested on charges of rape and murder.
  • own: Everyone is a work of natural art in its own right.
  • civil: She fought fearlessly for disabled people's civil rights, [ Often putting her own safety at risk ] .

Modifies a noun

  • Hon: Perhaps in the light of that report tomorrow the right hon.
  • side: Does Lennon always play on the right side of the field?
  • direction: You have taken a big step in the right direction by coming to GA.
  • hand: After 200 yards there is a right hand turn down a track.
  • click: Now, right click the hacked text and you'll have the option to accept or reject the changes.
  • corner: Windows can be closed by hitting the ' small cross ' icon in the top right corner of the window.

Noun used with modifier

  • voting: Their role is to bring an independent, lay perspective to the board and they have full voting rights on board decisions.
  • turn: At the end of this road, turn right.
  • property: That player had property rights risks expansion into new out a whole.

Preposition: of

appeal: Nothing in this Bulletin affects a taxpayer's right of appeal on any point.