right
word
/ˈɹaɪt/
ryt
/ɹˈaɪt/
ryt
Definition
Right means correct or true, something fair or just, or a direction opposite of left. It can also mean a legal or moral entitlement.
Usage & Nuances
'Right' is very common and has many meanings; context is key. It can be an adjective (correct), noun (legal entitlement), or adverb (direction). Informal: 'Right on!' means agreement. Use 'right' for moral/legal rights, 'correct' for factual accuracy.
Spanish: derecho - correcto - derechaPortuguese (BR): direito - certo - direitaPortuguese (PT): direito - certo - direitaChinese (Simplified): 权利 - 正确 - 右边Chinese (Traditional): 權利 - 正確 - 右邊Hindi: सही - अधिकार - दाहिनाArabic: حق - صحيح - يمينBengali: সঠিক - ডান - অধিকারRussian: правильный - право (юридическое) - правая сторонаJapanese: 正しい - 権利 - 右Vietnamese: đúng - phải (hướng) - quyềnKorean: 맞는 - 권리 - 오른쪽Turkish: doğru - sağ (yön) - hakUrdu: صحیح - دایاں - حقIndonesian: benar - kanan - hak
Example Sentences
He turned to the right at the corner.
basic
You are right about the answer.
basic
Everyone has the right to speak freely.
basic
That's not right, you need to check it again.
natural
She knows all her rights as a citizen.
natural
Alright, right on! Let's do it your way.
natural