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Right

adjective
Word Frequency: 336.1

Definitions

1.adjectiveStraight, not bent.
"a right line"
2.adjectiveOf an angle, having a size of 90 degrees, or one quarter of a complete rotation; the angle between two perpendicular lines.
"The kitchen counter formed a right angle with the back wall."
3.adjectiveOf a geometric figure, incorporating a right angle between edges, faces, axes, etc.
"a right triangle, a right prism, a right cone"
4.adjectiveComplying with justice, correctness or reason; correct, just, true.
"I thought you'd made a mistake, but it seems you were right all along."
5.adjectiveAppropriate, perfectly suitable; fit for purpose.
"Is this the right software for my computer?"
6.adjectiveHealthy, sane, competent.
"I'm afraid my father is no longer in his right mind."
7.adjectiveReal; veritable (used emphatically).
"You've made a right mess of the kitchen!"
8.adjectiveAll right; not requiring assistance.
9.adjectiveMost favourable or convenient; fortunate.
10.adjectiveDesignating the side of the body which is positioned to the east if one is facing north. This arrow points to the reader's right: →
"After the accident, her right leg was slightly shorter than her left."
11.adjectiveDesigned to be placed or worn outward.
"the right side of a piece of cloth"
12.adjectivePertaining to the political right; conservative.

Synonyms

correctjustconservativeright-wingdexterdextralright-handstraightpreciseright onaccuratedecently

Antonyms

wrongleftbowedcrookedcurved

Rhymes With

insightlightcontriteincitedelighteruditebrighttwilight
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