American English
/ɹaɪt̚/
One syllable.
Correct according to the facts or the truth.
Practice out loudCorrect according to the facts or the truth.
You were right about the meeting.
That is the right answer.
the right answer · the right decision · make the right choice · get it right
the right + noun
be right about + noun
On or connected with the side opposite the left side.
Raise your right hand.
The pharmacy is on the right side of the street.
For direction, right means the side opposite left. Do not confuse it with straight.
right hand · right foot · right eye · right side
the right side of + noun
right-hand + noun
Suitable for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
This is the right job for me.
We need the right person for the task.
the right person · the right time · the right place · the right choice
the right + noun + for + noun
be right for + noun
Something that the law or basic fairness allows you to have or do.
Everyone has the right to vote.
You have the right to remain silent.
Use “the right to + verb”: “the right to vote.”
human rights · equal rights · legal right · right to privacy
have the right to + verb
the right to + noun
Okay, acceptable, or safe and well.
Are you all right after the accident?
Immediately.
Please send the file right away.
At this exact moment.
I cannot talk right now.