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

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

in one's own right

in the right

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.