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Definition right in British English

right adjective

adjective
/raɪt/
1

if something is right, it is correct according to the facts

Example

'D' is the right answer.

Example

Is this the right way to the station?

Example

Does anyone have the right time?

Example

Let me get this right - you told her about it?

Synonyms and related words
exact accurate perfect
1.1

if someone is right, they are correct in their opinion or explanation

Example

You were absolutely right. My sweater was in the car.

Example

She's right about one thing - we do need a bigger house.

Example

I think he's quite right in saying that these shares are overvalued.

Synonyms and related words
exact accurate perfect
Example

It wasn't right of her to take advantage of you.

Example

You did the right thing by telling them you had lied.

Example

It is right that such efforts should be rewarded.

Example

I think it's only right to warn you that I'm actively looking for another job.

Synonyms and related words
moral correct right
3

in the position, state, or situation that you would normally expect someone or something to be

Example

Be sure the handle is in the right position before switching on the machine.

Example

She hadn't been feeling right for weeks.

Example

He walked in and could see immediately that something wasn't right.

Synonyms and related words
BAU identikit normal
4

on or relating to the side of your body that is towards the east when you are facing north

Example

Hold the bat in your right hand.

Example

One of the engines on the right side of the aircraft caught fire.

Example

Take the next right turn, which leads straight to the farm.

Synonyms and related words
astride central centrally
5

the right person or thing for someone or something has exactly the qualities that are wanted or needed

Example

I'm not sure this is the right time to go on holiday.

Example

Harry's definitely the right person for the job.

Example

I always told you he wasn't right for you (=as a boyfriend or husband).

Synonyms and related words
relevant appropriate applicable
Example

He's seen with all the right people in all the right places.

Synonyms and related words
modern contemporary advanced
7

relating to the side of something that should be seen or used

Example

Make sure the right side of the fabric is facing outwards.

Example

Perhaps you should try turning the map the right way up.

Synonyms and related words
astride central centrally
8

complete: often used for emphasizing how bad someone or something is

Example

He made me look a right idiot.

Example

You've made a right mess of things.

Synonyms and related words
thorough total pure utterly sadly hopelessly
Definition right in British English

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