"right" Definition

Definitions for the word "right" from multiple English dictionaries.

1. a.
Straight; direct; not crooked; as, a right line.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. a.
Upright; erect from a base; having an upright axis; not oblique; as, right ascension; a right pyramid or cone.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. a.
Conformed to the constitution of man and the will of God, or to justice and equity; not deviating from the true and just; according with truth and duty; just; true.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. a.
Fit; suitable; proper; correct; becoming; as, the right man in the right place; the right way from London to Oxford.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. a.
Characterized by reality or genuineness; real; actual; not spurious.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. a.
According with truth; passing a true judgment; conforming to fact or intent; not mistaken or wrong; not erroneous; correct; as, this is the right faith.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. a.
Most favorable or convenient; fortunate.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. a.
Of or pertaining to that side of the body in man on which the muscular action is usually stronger than on the other side; -- opposed to left when used in reference to a part of the body; as, the right side, hand, arm. Also applied to the corresponding side of the lower animals.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
9. a.
Well placed, disposed, or adjusted; orderly; well regulated; correctly done.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
10. a.
Designed to be placed or worn outward; as, the right side of a piece of cloth.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
11. adv.
In a right manner.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
12. adv.
In a right or straight line; directly; hence; straightway; immediately; next; as, he stood right before me; it went right to the mark; he came right out; he followed right after the guide.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
13. adv.
Exactly; just.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
14. adv.
According to the law or will of God; conforming to the standard of truth and justice; righteously; as, to live right; to judge right.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
15. adv.
According to any rule of art; correctly.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
16. adv.
According to fact or truth; actually; truly; really; correctly; exactly; as, to tell a story right.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
17. adv.
In a great degree; very; wholly; unqualifiedly; extremely; highly; as, right humble; right noble; right valiant.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
18. a.
That which is right or correct.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
19. a.
The straight course; adherence to duty; obedience to lawful authority, divine or human; freedom from guilt, -- the opposite of moral wrong.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
20. a.
A true statement; freedom from error of falsehood; adherence to truth or fact.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
21. a.
A just judgment or action; that which is true or proper; justice; uprightness; integrity.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
22. a.
That to which one has a just claim.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
23. a.
That which one has a natural claim to exact.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
24. a.
That which one has a legal or social claim to do or to exact; legal power; authority; as, a sheriff has a right to arrest a criminal.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
25. a.
That which justly belongs to one; that which one has a claim to possess or own; the interest or share which anyone has in a piece of property; title; claim; interest; ownership.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
26. a.
Privilege or immunity granted by authority.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
27. a.
The right side; the side opposite to the left.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
28. a.
In some legislative bodies of Europe (as in France), those members collectively who are conservatives or monarchists. See Center, 5.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
29. a.
The outward or most finished surface, as of a piece of cloth, a carpet, etc.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
30. a.
To bring or restore to the proper or natural position; to set upright; to make right or straight (that which has been wrong or crooked); to correct.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
31. a.
To do justice to; to relieve from wrong; to restore rights to; to assert or regain the rights of; as, to right the oppressed; to right one's self; also, to vindicate.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
32. v. i.
To recover the proper or natural condition or position; to become upright.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
33. v. i.
Hence, to regain an upright position, as a ship or boat, after careening.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
34. adj.
1 (of conduct etc.) Just, morally or socially correct (do the right thing). 2 true, correct (which is the right way?). 3 suitable or preferable (right person for the job). 4 sound or normal; healthy; satisfactory (engine doesn''t sound right). 5 on or towards the east side of the human body, or of any object etc., when facing north. 6 (of a side of fabric etc.) Meant for display or use. 7 colloq. Real; complete (made a right mess of it). 8 (also right) polit. Of the right. n. 1 that which is correct or just; fair treatment (often in pl.: rights and wrongs of the case). 2 justification or fair claim (has no right to speak). 3 legal or moral entitlement; authority to act (human rights; right of reply). 4 right-hand part, region, or direction. 5 boxing a right hand. B blow with this. 6 (often right) a conservative political group or section. B conservatives collectively. 7 side of a stage to the right of a person facing the audience. v. 1 (often refl.) Restore to a proper, straight, or vertical position. 2 correct or avenge (mistakes, wrongs, etc.); set in order; make reparation. adv. 1 straight (go right on). 2 colloq. Immediately (do it right now). 3 a (foll. By to, round, through, etc.) All the way (sank right to the bottom). B (foll. By off, out, etc.) Completely (came right off its hinges). 4 exactly, quite (right in the middle). 5 justly, properly, correctly, truly, satisfactorily (not holding it right; if i remember right). 6 on or to the right side. int. Colloq. Expressing agreement or assent. by right (or rights) if right were done. Do right by act dutifully towards (a person). In one''s own right through one''s own position or effort etc. In the right having justice or truth on one''s side. In one''s right mind sane. Of (or as of) right having legal or moral etc. Entitlement. On the right side of colloq. 1 in the favour of (a person etc.). 2 somewhat less than (a specified age). Put (or set) right 1 restore to order, health, etc. 2 correct the mistaken impression etc. Of (a person). Put (or set) to rights make correct or well ordered. Right away (or off) immediately. Right oh! (or ho!) = *righto. Right on! Slang expression of strong approval or encouragement. A right one colloq. Foolish or funny person. Right you are! Colloq. Exclamation of assent. Too right slang expression of agreement. rightness n. [old english]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884

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