“right”

Definitions

• adjective

  being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the east when facing north

  Synonyms: bircher, bourbon, christian, ok, roger, tory, absolute, absolutely, absoluteness, absolutism, acceptable, accepted

  Antonyms: left

  • Example:“my right hand”
  • Example:“right center field”

• adjective

  free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth

  Synonyms: correct

  Antonyms: wrong

  • Example:“the correct answer”
  • Example:“the correct version”

• adjective

  socially right or correct

  Synonyms: correct

  • Example:“It isn't right to leave the party without saying goodbye.”
  • Example:“correct behavior”

• adjective

  in conformance with justice or law or morality

  Antonyms: wrong

  • Example:“do the right thing and confess”

• adjective

  correct in opinion or judgment

  Synonyms: correct

  Antonyms: wrong

  • Example:“Time proved him right.”

• adjective

  appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs

  Synonyms: proper

  • Example:“everything in its proper place”
  • Example:“the right man for the job”