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Right Meaning: Correct, Entitlement, and Direction Explained (3 meaning)

Meaning 1：correct (right)

right 🔊

/raɪt/

adj., n., adv.

True, correct, or the best thing to do in a situation.

correct 🔊

➕

/kəˈrekt/

adj., n., adv.

Conforming to fact, truth, or standard; free from error.

📁 Category：School Education 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old English *riht* (straight, correct), cognate with Latin *rectus*.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a ruler: a 'right' line is straight and correct. R + ight = 'R' for 'rule'.

📖 Example

After checking the map twice, she realized her first guess about the shortcut was right. 🔊 After checking the map twice, she realized her first guess about the shortcut was right.

🔗 Collocations

right answer – correct answer

right decision – proper decision

right track – correct path

🔄 Synonyms

accurate (adj.) – free from mistakes

true (adj.) – in accordance with fact

proper (adj.) – appropriate and following standards

🚫 Antonyms

wrong (adj.) – incorrect

false (adj.) – not true

improper (adj.) – not suitable or correct

🌱 Derivatives

rightly (adv.) – in a correct manner

righteous (adj.) – morally right

📖 Cultural Story

The moral sense of 'right' comes from the notion of 'straight' or 'upright'. The right hand's association with skill gave rise to 'dexterity' and 'adroit'.

Meaning 2：entitlement (right)

right 🔊

/raɪt/

adj., n., adv.

Something that you are legally or morally allowed to do or have.

entitlement 🔊

➕

/ɪnˈtaɪtəlmənt/

adj., n., adv.

A moral or legal claim to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.

📁 Category：Laws & Regulations 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

Every citizen has the fundamental right to express their opinion freely. 🔊 Every citizen has the fundamental right to express their opinion freely.

🔗 Collocations

human rights – basic freedoms

legal rights – entitlements under law

right to vote – voting privilege

🔄 Synonyms

privilege (n.) – a special right or advantage

entitlement (n.) – a right to benefits

prerogative (n.) – an exclusive right

🚫 Antonyms

obligation (n.) – a duty

prohibition (n.) – a ban

restriction (n.) – a limitation

🌱 Derivatives

rightful (adj.) – having a legal or moral right

rightless (adj.) – without rights

Meaning 3：right side (right)

right 🔊

/raɪt/

adj., n., adv.

The side that is towards the east when you face north; the opposite of left.

Right meaning direction: road sign with arrow pointing right

right side 🔊

➕

/raɪt saɪd/

adj., n., adv.

The side or direction that is opposite of left; the eastward side when facing north.

📁 Category：Transportation & Travel 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

At the next intersection, remember to take a right turn to get to the museum. 🔊 At the next intersection, remember to take a right turn to get to the museum.

🔗 Collocations

right turn – turn to the right

right hand – the hand on the right

right side – the side on the right

🔄 Synonyms

starboard (adj./n.) – the right side of a ship or aircraft

dexter (adj.) – of or on the right side (formal)

🚫 Antonyms

left (adj./n.) – opposite of right

port (adj./n.) – left side of a ship

sinister (adj.) – of or on the left side (formal)

🌱 Derivatives

rightward (adj./adv.) – toward the right

rightmost (adj.) – furthest to the right