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1. right

noun. ['ˈraɪt'] 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".

Etymology

  • right (English)
  • right (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • rihtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • riht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

2. right

noun. ['ˈraɪt'] location near or direction toward the right side; i.e. the side to the south when a person or object faces east.

Etymology

  • right (English)
  • right (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • rihtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • riht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

3. right

adjective. ['ˈraɪt'] being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the east when facing north.

Etymology

  • right (English)
  • right (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • rihtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • riht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

4. right

adjective. ['ˈraɪt'] free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth.

Etymology

  • right (English)
  • right (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • rihtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • riht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

adjective. ['ˈliːgəl'] established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules.

Etymology

  • legal (English)
  • legalis (Latin)
  • lex (Latin)

6. right

adjective. ['ˈraɪt'] socially right or correct.

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Etymology

  • right (English)
  • right (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • rihtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • riht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

7. right

adverb. ['ˈraɪt'] exactly.

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Etymology

  • right (English)
  • right (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • rihtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • riht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

8. right

adjective. ['ˈraɪt'] in conformance with justice or law or morality.

Etymology

  • right (English)
  • right (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • rihtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • riht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

adjective. ['ˈliːgəl'] having legal efficacy or force.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • legal (English)
  • legalis (Latin)
  • lex (Latin)

10. right

noun. ['ˈraɪt'] the piece of ground in the outfield on the catcher's right.

Etymology

  • right (English)
  • right (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • rihtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • riht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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