Right: meaning, definitions and examples

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right

 

[ raɪt ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

direction

morally good, justified, or acceptable; true or correct as a fact

Synonyms

accurate, correct, just, proper

Examples of usage

  • You made the right decision.
  • She is always right in her assessments.
  • It's not right to treat people that way.
Context #2 | Noun

legal

a moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way

Synonyms

authority, entitlement, privilege

Examples of usage

  • He had the right to remain silent.
  • Everyone has the right to freedom of speech.

Translations

Translations of the word "right" in other languages:

🇵🇹 direito

🇮🇳 दायाँ

🇩🇪 rechts

🇮🇩 kanan

🇺🇦 право

🇵🇱 prawo

🇯🇵 

🇫🇷 droit

🇪🇸 derecho

🇹🇷 sağ

🇰🇷 오른쪽

🇸🇦 يمين

🇨🇿 pravý

🇸🇰 pravý

🇨🇳 

🇸🇮 desni

🇮🇸 hægri

🇰🇿 оң

🇬🇪 მარჯვენა

🇦🇿 sağ

🇲🇽 derecho

Word origin

The word 'right' has a long history, stemming from Old English 'riht', meaning 'just, good, fair, proper, fitting'. It has evolved over time to encompass meanings related to correctness, entitlement, and direction. In legal contexts, 'right' often refers to a claim or entitlement recognized by law. Throughout history, the concept of rights has been central to philosophical and political debates, shaping societies and legal systems.

See also: outright, righteous, righteously, rightful, rightfulness, rightly, rightness, rights, rightsizing.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #103, this word is extremely common in English. It's a crucial part of basic vocabulary that's used constantly in both spoken and written communication, making it essential for even basic conversations.