right — correct, proper, or accurate
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: correct, proper, or accurate
Pronunciation (IPA): /raɪt/
Example Sentences
- My mom said I have the right to eat ice cream for breakfast... right?
- The GPS kept saying 'turn right' but I was already in my right mind!
- You have the right to remain silent, especially during my favorite TV show.
right
ADJECTIVE[/raɪt/]
correct, proper, or accurate
A student fixes a wrong answer and gets it right.
Make it right, not slight or tight — correct the mistake till it fits just right.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'riht', meaning 'straight' or 'correct'. The word originates from the Proto-Germanic root expressing both physical straightness and moral rectitude, combining concepts of directness and propriety that evolved into modern English usage.
Breakdown
The word consists of the Old English morpheme 'riht' (straight, correct), which has no further decomposition into smaller meaningful units, representing a single semantic root from Proto-Germanic origins.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom said I have the right to eat ice cream for breakfast... right?”
“The GPS kept saying 'turn right' but I was already in my right mind!”
“You have the right to remain silent, especially during my favorite TV show.”
“Is it right to eat pizza with a fork? The debate continues.”
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