Rightwards: meaning, definitions and examples

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rightwards

 

[ ˈraɪt.wədz ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

directional movement

In a direction towards the right side. It indicates the movement or orientation towards the right, often used in navigation or giving instructions.

Synonyms

right, rightward, to the right

Examples of usage

  • He turned rightwards at the intersection.
  • The path veers rightwards after the bridge.
  • Please shift your chair rightwards.
  • The car drove rightwards along the street.

Word origin

The term 'rightwards' comes from the combination of 'right', which has Old English roots from 'rihte', meaning 'correct' or 'on the side opposite to left', and the suffix 'wards', indicating direction. The formation of adverbs in English often employs the -wards suffix to express movement or orientation towards a specific direction. The usage of 'rightwards' has gained traction in modern English, particularly in contexts involving movement, direction, and navigation, and it encapsulates the linguistic evolution that merges spatial orientation with action.