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right [ˈraɪt]

1 right adjective
  • morally or socially correct or acceptable
  • agreeing with the facts or truth : accurate or correct
  • speaking, acting, or judging in a way that agrees with the facts or truth —often + about —often followed by to + verb

2 right adverb
  • in the exact location, position, or moment that is mentioned
  • in a direct course or manner
  • in a way that agrees with the facts or truth : correctly

3 right noun
  • behavior that is morally good or correct
  • something that a person is or should be morally or legally allowed to have, get, or do —often followed by to + verb —often + of
  • the legal authority to reproduce, publish, broadcast, or sell something —often + to

4 right verb
  • to make (something) right : to correct (something wrong or unjust)
  • to return (something) to a proper state or condition
  • to put (something or someone) back in an upright position