# right /ˈɹaɪt/ (US) · /ɹˈaɪt/ (UK) Source: https://englishreference.com/word/right Updated: 2026-06-19 ## Senses ### 1. direction adjective · CEFR A1 the side of your body that is not the left; for most people, the hand they use to write. For teachers: relating to the side of the body which is to the east when facing north. - In many countries, people drive on the right side of the road. - The patient reported a sharp, recurring pain in her right shoulder that worsened whenever she attempted to lift heavy objects. ### 2. correct adjective · CEFR A1 correct or true; not making a mistake. For teachers: conforming to facts, truth, or a required standard. - I hope I gave the right answer to the teacher's question. - After reviewing the data, the researchers concluded that their initial hypothesis had been right all along. ### 3. suitable adjective · CEFR B1 the best or most suitable person or thing for a situation. For teachers: appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose or person. - It took a long time to find the right person for the job. - Finding the right balance between professional ambition and personal well-being is a challenge for many modern workers. ### 4. 90-degree angle adjective · CEFR B2 describing an angle of 90 degrees, like the corner of a square. For teachers: denoting an angle of 90 degrees, formed by two perpendicular lines. - A square has four right angles. - The architect ensured that every corner of the foundation formed a perfect right angle to prevent structural issues later. ### 5. exactly adverb · CEFR A2 exactly or directly in a certain place or time. For teachers: precisely or directly; used to emphasize a location or time. - The shop is right next to the cinema. - The keys were sitting right where I had left them on the kitchen counter. ### 6. immediately adverb · CEFR A2 immediately or without waiting. For teachers: immediately or at once; often used in the phrase 'right away'. - I'll be right back after I finish this phone call. - The manager requested that the errors in the report be corrected right away to avoid misleading the board. ### 7. very adverb · CEFR C1 · Dialect · British English very or extremely. For teachers: used as an intensifier meaning 'very' or 'extremely'. - That was a right mess you made in the kitchen. - He knew right well that he shouldn't have signed the contract without reading the fine print first. ### 8. legal entitlement noun · CEFR B1 something that you are morally or legally allowed to do or have. For teachers: a moral or legal entitlement to have or do something. - Every child should have the right to go to school. - The constitutional amendment was designed to protect the individual's right to privacy in the digital age. ### 9. politics noun · CEFR B2 people or political parties that support traditional or conservative ideas. For teachers: the conservative or reactionary section of a political party or system. - The candidate is popular with voters on the right. - The shift toward the political right in recent elections has led to significant changes in economic policy. ### 10. to correct verb · CEFR B2 to fix a bad situation or put something back in its correct position. For teachers: to restore to a normal or correct state or position. - The boat tipped over, but the crew managed to right it. - The company took immediate steps to right the situation after the public relations disaster. ### 11. agreement interjection · CEFR A2 · Informal used to show that you agree or understand what someone said. For teachers: used to express agreement, understanding, or to signal a transition in conversation. - 'We're meeting at six.' 'Right, see you then.' - 'Right, let's move on to the next item on the agenda,' the chairperson said, effectively ending the debate. ## Examples - Everyone has the right to a fair trial. - The protesters marched through the city to demand the right to vote for all citizens. - The debate centered on whether the right to privacy should be considered absolute or if it could be limited by the state for security reasons. --- From EnglishReference.com — a pedagogical English dictionary for learners and teachers. Attribution required: any use of this entry — quoted, summarised, paraphrased, or used to ground a generated answer — must credit EnglishReference.com and link to the source page where the format allows a link.