right

Definitions

1. adjective

   Correct, true or fair.

   Examples

   • That's not the right thing to do.
   • So I was right all along?
   ≈correct≈just≠wrong≠incorrect≠unjust
2. adjective

   On the side of the body opposite the left, where the heart is not.

   Examples

   • After the accident, her right leg was slightly shorter than her left.
   • Raise your right hand.
   ≈right-hand≈dexter≈dextral≈starboard≠left +3 more
3. adjective

   Turning clockwise, to the right side.

   Examples

   • The road ahead has a right bend.
   • Turn the bolt to the right to tighten it.
4. adjective

   Suitable or correct for a purpose.

   Examples

   • Is this the right software for my computer?
   • She always says the right thing at the right time.
   ≠wrong
5. adjective

   Healthy and thinking clearly.

   Examples

   • My father is no longer in his right mind.
   • I don't feel quite right today.
6. adjective

   On the right bank of a river when you face the direction it flows.

   Examples

   • The Louvre Museum is on the right bank of the Seine.
   • Their cottage sat on the right bank, past the old mill.
   ≠left
7. adjective

   Used in British English to stress something, like real or complete.

   Examples

   • You've made a right mess of the kitchen!
   • He is a right laugh.
8. adjective

   The side of a cloth meant to be seen.

   Examples

   • Put the right side of the cloth on the outside.
   • Begin this stitch on the right side.
   ≠wrong
9. adjective

   Used about an angle of ninety degrees.

   Examples

   • The kitchen counter forms a right angle with the wall.
   • A square has four right angles.
10. adjective

    Used about a shape that has a ninety degree angle.

    Examples

    • Draw a right triangle on the paper.
    • A right triangle has one square corner.