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on the right

prep. phr..
A1 Beginner Oxford

prep. phr.. This phrase tells you the location of something. It is the side opposite of your left hand.

prep. phr.. A prepositional phrase indicating a static location, corresponding to the right-hand side of a deictic center or reference point.


SIMPLE

The bathroom is on the right.

CONTEXTUAL

As you walk down the hall, my office is the third door on the right.

COMPLEX

The defendant sat quietly on the right of his counsel, his expression unreadable to the jury.

Usage

This phrase specifies a location and is the direct opposite of 'on the left'.

Teaching tip

Contrast the static location 'on the right' with the directional movement 'to the right' (e.g., 'The store is on the right' vs. 'Turn to the right').

Pitfall

The bank is on right.The bank is on the right.The definite article 'the' is almost always required when specifying this location.

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