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Meanings
  • adjective

    Correct in action, judgment, or position.

    - "He gave the correct answer."
    - "The umpire made the right decision."
    - "She was in the right place at the right time."
  • noun

    A just claim or title.

    - "He fought for his right to vote."
    - "The defendant's legal team argued for their client's rights."
    - "Your right to privacy is protected by law."
Pronunciation




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Antonyms

wrong , left , bowed , crooked , curved , duty , obligation , left
Synonyms

correct , just , conservative , right-wing , dexter , dextral , right-hand , in point of fact , in truth , correctly , properly , exactly , just , precisely , smack-dab , right smack , slap-bang , rightward , rightwise , rightward , rightways , ever so , 3 o'clock , starboard
Rhymes
Words rhyming with right
bite , tight , light , sight , might , height , fight , night , tight , bite
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Write (English) : To produce a written composition or record.

  2. Write (English) : To compose and arrange music.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. right (direction), right (ceremony), right (adjective meaning correct), right (noun meaning just claim)

Variants
List of all variants of right that leads to same result
right , righter , rightest , rightness , rightnesses , by all rights , by rights , in her own right , in his own right , in my own right , in one's own right , in our own right , in their own right , in your own right , of right , rightmost , rights , to rights , righted , righters , righting , right now , right and left , right angle , right angles , right-angle , right-angled , right ascension , right ascensions , right away , right brain , right brains , right-brained
Forms
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rights, rightfully, righting

Etymology
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Old English 'rīht', from Proto-Germanic 'reizd', meaning 'straight, order'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'right' is derived from the Old English word 'rīht', which means 'straight, order'.

  2. The term 'right' has been used in English since the 13th century.

  3. In some legal systems, the term 'right' is used interchangeably with the term 'privilege'.

Related Concepts
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  1. Justice: The concept of fairness and morality in the treatment of individuals and the distribution of resources.

  2. Law: A system of rules that governs a community or society.

  3. Morality: The set of principles that governs the distinction between right and wrong conduct.

Culture
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The term 'right' has been used extensively in literature, philosophy, and law. In literature, the concept of 'right' is often explored through themes of justice, morality, and individuality. In philosophy, the concept of 'natural rights' has been a subject of debate for centuries. In law, the term 'right' is used to refer to a legal claim or title.

How to Memorize "right"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a scale with 'right' on the heavy side, representing the concept of correctness and justice.
    - Visualize a person standing up straight, symbolizing the idea of being in the right position or making the right decision.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'right' with the word 'just', as they are closely related concepts.
    - Associate the word 'right' with the idea of a compass pointing north, as it represents the correct direction.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'right' with the phrase 'Reach Into Great Thoughts', to help remember its meaning as 'correct' or 'just'.
    - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'right' with the phrase 'Rule Is True', to help remember its meaning as a 'just claim' or 'title'.

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