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right
Right is the opposite of left.
- My house is the first one on the right.
Right is also the opposite of wrong, meaning correct, both factually
and morally.
- That's the right answer.
- It isn't right that some people are rich while others are hungry.
Right can also mean exactly, immediately, completely and all the way.
- She arrived right on time.
- Could you come over right away?
- He was right out of his mind.
- He drove right into a wall.
Check out compounds
- right-handed/right-footed
Most people are right-handed. - right-wing
Bush is a Republican. He is a right-wing politician. - right-hand man
I can depend on Smith. He's my right-hand man. - right-thinking
Most right-thinking people, people with sensible opinions, would agree with me.
Check out expressions
- That's right.
( = That's correct)
'So, you two are brothers?' 'Yes. That's right.' - Right now.
( = Immediately)
Go to bed right now!. - It's the right way up.
( = The top and bottom are in the correct place)
The package is fragile. Make sure it's the right way up. - She's as right as rain.
( = She's fine)
She had an accident yesterday, but now she's as right as rain. - I'd give my right arm to do that.
( = I'd do anything to do that)
I'd give my right arm to meet Brad Pitt. - She was in the right place at the right time.
( = She was lucky)
I got the job because I was in the right place at the right time. - No-one in their right mind would do that.
( = Normal people wouldn't do that)
No-one in their right mind would go bungee-jumping. - He's not right in the head.
( = He's crazy)
Don't listen to John. He's not right in the head.
Check out other related words
- left
- conservative
- correct
- exact
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