right

adjective

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • positive : right
  • comparative : righter
  • superlative : rightest

Senses

  • in/to the relative direction that is opposite to the left
  • correct, not wrong, appropriate
  • good, sound, suitable, approve of
  • fitting, to size
  • politically leaning towards conservative
  • morally/legally appropriate
  • suited to
  • within the right-most portion of a larger whole
  • for rotating objects clockwise (righty-tighty, lefty-loosy)

right

noun

Related

Derivations ライト

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • singular : right
  • plural : rights

Senses

  • relative direction
  • entitlement
  • within the right-most portion of a larger whole

right

adverb

Forms

  • right

Senses

right

verb

Forms

  • simple present : right
  • simple present, singular, third person : rights
  • simple past : righted
  • present participle : righting
  • past participle : righted

Senses

  • to adjust or restore to the proper state or condition
  • make right, correct

right

interjection

Forms

  • right

Senses

  • exactly! true!