right

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The word "right" is a versatile English word that can be used as a verb, noun, adjective, adverb, and even an interjection. Let's break it down for better understanding.

1. As a Verb

• Meaning: To correct something or restore it to an upright position.
• Usage: You can use "right" when talking about fixing mistakes or bringing something back to its proper state.
• Example: "She had to right the overturned chair before the guests arrived."

2. As a Noun

• Meaning:
  • A legal or moral entitlement (like human rights).
  • The direction opposite to left.
• Usage: Used to describe entitlements or correctness in behavior.
• Example: "Everyone has the right to freedom of speech."
• Different Meanings:
  • "He turned right at the intersection."
  • "I believe I am in the right in this argument."

3. As an Adjective

• Meaning: Correct, suitable, or appropriate.
• Usage: Used to describe something that is accurate or the best choice.
• Example: "It was the right decision to apologize."

4. As an Adverb

• Meaning: In a correct or precise manner.
• Usage: Used to indicate accuracy or correctness.
• Example: "He guessed right on the answer."

5. As an Interjection

• Meaning: Used to express agreement.
• Usage: Often used in conversation.
• Example: "Right! Let’s get started."

6. Word Variants

• Rights (plural noun) – Refers to multiple entitlements or freedoms.
• Rightly (adverb) – In a correct manner.
• Rightness (noun) – The quality of being right.

7. Synonyms

• Correct
• Just
• Fair
• True
• Accurate

8. Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

• "Do the right thing": Act ethically or morally.
• "Make it right": Correct a mistake or resolve an issue.
• "Right on": An expression of agreement or approval.

9. Advanced Usage

• Political Context: "Right" can refer to conservative political beliefs. For example, "The right believes in limited government intervention."
• Moral Philosophy: Discussing rights in terms of social justice, like "human rights."

10.

Academic

Verb

1. make right or correct
   • Correct the mistakes
   • rectify the calculation
2. regain an upright or proper position
   • The capsized boat righted again
3. put in or restore to an upright position
   • They righted the sailboat that had capsized
4. make reparations or amends for
   • right a wrongs done to the victims of the Holocaust

Noun

1. (frequently plural) the interest possessed by law or custom in some intangible thing
   • mineral rights
   • film rights
2. anything in accord with principles of justice
   • he feels he is in the right
   • the rightfulness of his claim
3. a turn toward the side of the body that is on the south when the person is facing east
   • take a right at the corner
4. the hand that is on the right side of the body
   • he writes with his right hand but pitches with his left
   • hit him with quick rights to the body
5. those who support political or social or economic conservatism; those who believe that things are better left unchanged
6. the piece of ground in the outfield on the catcher's right
7. location near or direction toward the right side; i.e. the side to the south when a person or object faces east
   • he stood on the right
8. an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature; it is something that nobody can take away"
   • they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights
   • Certain rights can never be granted to the government but must be kept in the hands of the people- Eleanor Roosevelt
   • a right is not something that somebody gives you

Adverb

1. in an accurate manner
   • the flower had been correctly depicted by his son
   • he guessed right
2. in accordance with moral or social standards
   • that serves him right
   • do right by him
3. (Southern regional intensive) very; to a great degree
   • the baby is mighty cute
   • he's mighty tired
   • it is powerful humid
   • that boy is powerful big now
   • they have a right nice place
   • they rejoiced mightily
4. completely
   • she felt right at home
   • he fell right into the trap
5. an interjection expressing agreement
6. in the right manner
   • please do your job properly!
   • can't you carry me decent?
7. toward or on the right; also used figuratively
   • he looked right and left
   • the party has moved right
8. exactly
   • he fell flop on his face
9. immediately
   • she called right after dinner
10. precisely, exactly
    • stand right here!

Adjective

1. precisely accurate
   • a veracious account
2. most suitable or right for a particular purpose
   • a good time to plant tomatoes
   • the right time to act
   • the time is ripe for great sociological changes
3. (of the side of cloth or clothing) facing or intended to face outward
   • the right side of the cloth showed the pattern
   • be sure your shirt is right side out
4. having the axis perpendicular to the base
   • a right angle
5. in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure
   • what's the right word for this?
   • the right way to open oysters
6. intended for the right hand
   • a right-hand glove
7. in or into a satisfactory condition
   • things are right again now
   • put things right
8. of or belonging to the political or intellectual right
9. appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs
   • everything in its proper place
   • the right man for the job
   • she is not suitable for the position
10. correct in opinion or judgment
    • time proved him right
11. in conformance with justice or law or morality
    • do the right thing and confess
12. socially right or correct
    • it isn't right to leave the party without saying goodbye
    • correct behavior
13. free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
    • the correct answer
    • the correct version
    • the right answer
    • took the right road
    • the right decision
14. being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the east when facing north
    • my right hand
    • right center field
    • a right-hand turn
    • the right bank of a river is the bank on your right side when you are facing downstream

Synonyms

• correct
• rectify
• compensate
• redress
• rightfulness
• right hand
• right wing
• right field
• rightfield
• correctly
• aright
• justly
• mighty
• mightily
• powerful
• right on
• properly
• decently
• decent
• in good order
• the right way
• flop
• veracious
• good
• ripe
• right
• right-hand
• pro