rightwards
Definition
Adverb: In a direction toward the right side; moving or oriented from left to right.
Usage Examples
- (The arrow indicates a direction toward the right.)
- (She moved her eyes to the right.)
- (The text should be positioned toward the right margin.)
Advanced Usage
- "to move rightwards": to shift or progress in a rightward direction, often used in physical or abstract contexts.
- The political party has moved rightwards in recent years. (The party has adopted more conservative policies.)
- "rightwards along": following a path or line toward the right.
- Walk rightwards along the corridor until you reach the second door. (Proceed to the right side of the corridor.)
Variants and Related Words
- Rightward (adj or adv): a variant spelling of "rightwards," meaning toward the right.
- The rightward shift in the graph indicates an increase. (The movement toward the right side of the graph shows growth.)
- Right (adj/noun/adv): the opposite of left; the direction or side toward the east when facing north.
- Turn right at the corner. (Turn toward the right side.)
Synonyms
- To the right: in the direction of the right side.
- The exit is to the right of the lobby. (The exit is located on the right side.)
- Rightwardly: an alternative adverb form with the same meaning (less common).
- The vehicle moved rightwardly down the road. (The vehicle moved toward the right.)
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