What does the word right mean? Definitions and usage examples of the word right. Example sentences with right.

Right

1. A1 (adjective) correct or true

• What is the right answer?

• I guess, you're right. 

2. A1 (noun) the right side or direction

• Look to your right.

• His house is on the right. 

3. B1 (noun) something that a person is morally or legally allowed to have or do

• Everyone over 18 has the right to vote. 

• She had every right to be angry. 

Example Sentences with Right

• “Is she Amy?” “Yes. That’s right.”

• Arabic is read from right to left.

• Her theory was proved right.

• You’re right about him.

• You were right to be cautious.

• She’s absolutely right in this case.

• There’s a bar area to/on the right of the door.

• The property belongs to her mother by right.

• “Is that clock right?” “Yes.”

• Give us the right answer to this question.

• Everything you say is right and true.