The meaning of right is righteous, upright. How to use right in a sentence. It is not right to leave the party without saying goodbye.
I think you've made the right decision. The temperature of the swimming pool was just right (= exactly as i wanted it). That hat looks just right on you.
He thought the time was right to let his intentions be. Feb 13, 2017if something is right, it is correct and agrees with the facts. Clocks never told the right time.
There are 42 meanings listed in oed's entry for the word right, six of which are labelled obsolete. Idioms in one's own right, by reason of one's own ability: Although he was the son of a famous football coach he soon became famous in his own right.
Idioms in the right, having the support of reason or law. Feb 21, 2026"i claim no right but the common right of humanity," said the old gentleman. "if you do not acknowledge that, my interference in this matter can only be viewed as impertinent."
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