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Definition right in British English

right interjection

interjection
/raɪt/
1

used for making someone pay attention before you say something

Example

Right! Is everybody ready to start?

Synonyms and related words
right now then hello
2

used for saying that you have finished one thing and are going to do something else

Example

Right, let's try another approach.

Synonyms and related words
ready prepared poised
3

used for asking whether what you have said is correct

Example

You told everyone about tomorrow's meeting, right?

Synonyms and related words
OK all right eh
4

used for saying that you agree with a statement or accept a suggestion or an order

Example

'Get some more milk when you're out.' 'Right.'

Example

'See you Sunday, I expect.' 'Right you are!'

Synonyms and related words
OK of course no
4.1

used for saying that you disagree completely with a statement or do not intend to accept a suggestion or an order

Example

'He said he'll be here on time.' 'Yeah, right. Like last time.'

Synonyms and related words
absolutely not are you kidding? arguably
5

used in an informal way for checking that someone is paying attention and understands what you are saying

Example

I was coming home, right, about 12 o'clock, and I saw him running off.

Synonyms and related words
right now then hello
Definition right in British English

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