right is close to correct but has a stronger positive emphasis on conformity to fact or truth rather than mere absence of error or fault. Adjective You can't treat me like this! It's not right! You …

RIGHT definition: 1. correct: 2. If you are right about something or someone, you are correct in your judgment or…. Learn more.

In accordance with fact, reason, or truth; correct: the right answer. 3. Fitting, proper, or appropriate: It is not right to leave the party without saying goodbye. 4. Most favorable, …

5 days ago · "I claim no right but the common right of humanity," said the old gentleman. "If you do not acknowledge that, my interference in this matter can only be viewed as impertinent."

Idioms in one's own right, by reason of one's own ability: Although he was the son of a famous football coach he soon became famous in his own right. Idioms in the right, having the support …

If something is right, it is correct and agrees with the facts. That's absolutely right. Clocks never told the right time. You chip away at the problem until somebody comes up with the right answer.

From all directions or on every side: criticism coming right and left; questions raised from right and left.

RIGHT definition: in accordance with what is good, proper, or just. See examples of right used in a sentence.

Definition of right adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Right is a direction, the opposite of left. Most people are right-handed. Right is also correct: the opposite of wrong.