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right
54 ENTRIES FOUND:
Learner's definition of RIGHT
1
usually not used before a noun : morally or socially correct or acceptable对的；正当的 — opposite wrong
- Stealing is not right.偷窃行为是不对的。
- You can't treat me like this! It's not right!你不能这样对待我！这是不对的！
- You were right to tell the teacher about the girl who you saw cheating.你把看见那个女生作弊的事告诉给老师是正确的。
- Telling the teacher was the right thing to do.告诉老师是正确之举。
- (chiefly Brit) “After I was treated so rudely, I complained to the management.” “And quite right, too!” [=complaining was the right thing to do]“受到如此粗鲁地对待后，我向管理部门投诉了。”“这样做完全正确！”
- Since they helped him, it's only right that he should help them too. [=since they helped him, he should help them too]既然他们帮过他，他自然也应该帮助他们。
2
a : agreeing with the facts or truth : accurate or correct正确的；对的；准确的 — opposite wrong
- the right answer正确答案
- “Is that clock right? Is it noon already?” “Yes. That's right.”“那个钟准吗？已经中午12点了？”“是的，没错。”
- There's something not quite right about his story.他的报道有些不大准确。
- Their theory was proved right.他们的理论被证实是正确的。
- Let me get this right —you want me to lend you $1,000?!让我把这事搞搞清楚——你想让我借给你1000美元？！
b not used before a noun : speaking, acting, or judging in a way that agrees with the facts or truth（说话、做事或判断）正确，对 — often + about — often followed by to + verb常接动词不定式 — opposite wrong
- You're right; the answer is six.你答对了；答案是六。
- I bet you like baseball. Am I right?我敢肯定你喜欢棒球。我说得对吗？
- Am I right in thinking that he should have never loaned her the money?他根本就不该借钱给她，我这么想对吗？
- We thought it was a bad idea, and time proved us right.我们当时认为那是个坏主意，并且时间证明我们是对的。
- He was right about her not having a job.他判断她没工作是正确的。
- “Relationships aren't easy.” “You're definitely right about that.”“人际关系不容易处。”“你得出的结论完全正确。”
- Let me put/set you right about one thing: I did not start this argument!我来纠正你一点：不是我挑起了这场争论。
- You're right to take things slowly with your new boyfriend.你和你的新男友慢慢接触是对的。
c — used in speech to ask if a statement is correct or to say that a statement is correct对不对；对吗；对呀
- “You took the dog out for a walk, right?” “Yes, I did.”“你出去遛狗了，对吗？”“是的，我是去了。”
- “We met her at the party.” “(That's) Right. Now I remember.”“我们在那次聚会上见过她。”“对呀。现在我想起来了。”
- “I'll pay for the damages.” “(You're) Damn right you will!” [=(more politely) you certainly will]“我一定会赔偿损失的。”“你他妈的当然要赔了！
- (Brit) “I'll pay for the damages.” “Too right you will.”“我一定会赔偿损失的。”“一点不错，你得赔。”
- (Brit) “Things are going from bad to worse.” “Too right, mate!”“情况正变得越来越糟了。”“没错，伙计！”
d — used in speech to say you understand and accept what someone has said（用于口语，表示明白并接受对方说的话）好的；可以
- “It's getting late.” “Oh, right. I'll be ready in a minute.”“时间不早了。”“哦，好的。我马上就准备好。”
- “I'd like a coffee, please.” “Right.” = “Right you are.”“请给我来杯咖啡。”“好的。”
e — used for emphasis at the beginning of a statement好的，行啊（讲话开始时用于强调）
- Right. [=all right, OK] Let's get this over with.好了。让我们把这事做完。
f — used in speech to express disbelief不（用于口语，表不信或怀疑）
- “I'm actually quite famous.” “Right. And I'm the Pope.” “No, it's true.” “Yeah, right. I don't believe you.”“我其实是很有名气的。”“可不。那我就是教皇。”“不，这是真的。”“真个屁，我不相信你的话。”
3
: suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose, situation, or person合适的；恰当的；般配的 — opposite wrong; see also mr. right
- She is the right person for the job.她是这项工作的合适人选。
- They're not right for each other.他们两个在一起不般配。
- You made the right decision.你做出了恰当的决定。
- Let me show you the right way to do it.我来告诉你做这件事的正确方法。
- He kept practicing his technique until he got it right.他不断练习他的技术，直到正确无误。
- Hold the bat like this—that's right!像这样拿球拍——这就对了！
- This apartment is just the right size.这套公寓大小正合适。
- That picture would be just right [=perfect] for my living room.那幅画放在我的客厅里正好。
- I need to find the right moment to ask him for the money.我需要找个合适的时间问他要那笔钱。
- I don't have the right tools to do the job.我没有适合的工具干这活儿。
- I'll buy the car if the price is right.如果价钱合理，我就买下这辆车。
- He knows all the right people to succeed in this business.他认识所有能帮他做成这桩买卖的人。
- Becoming a star is often a matter of being in the right place at the right time.成为明星很多时候是一件讲究天时地利的事。
- He always knows the right thing to say.他讲话总是很得体。
4
a : in a normal or healthy state or condition健康的；正常的；健全的
- I don't feel quite right. [=I feel somewhat ill]我觉得不大舒服。
- The fish you bought doesn't smell right. [=it doesn't smell the way it should]你买的这条鱼闻起来不新鲜了。
- (informal) That boy is not right in the head.那个男孩儿头脑不正常。
- She is not in her right mind. [=she is mentally ill]她精神不正常。
b not used before a noun : in a proper state or condition适当；合适
- Things are not right between them. [=they do not have a good/happy relationship]他们之间有些不对劲。
- He apologized and tried to put/set things right (with her).他道了歉，试图挽回（和她的）关系。
5
always used before a noun
a : located on the side of your body that is away from your heart右边的
- He felt a pain in his right side.他感到右侧身体痛。
- her right hand/leg她的右手/腿
b : done with your right hand右手的
- He hit him with a right hook to the jaw.他用一记右钩拳击中他的下巴。
c : located nearer to the right side of your body than to the left靠右的；右方的 — opposite left
- on the right side of the street在街道的右边
- a chair's right arm椅子的右扶手
- taking a right turn向右转弯
6
US — used to refer to the side of something that is meant to be on top, in front, or on the outside上面的；正面的；外面的 — opposite wrong
- The CD fell and landed right side up/down.*CD掉了下去，正面朝上/下落在地上。
- He turned his socks right side out.他把他的袜子正面翻到了外面。
7
always used before a noun, British, informal : complete or total十足的；不折不扣的；完全的 — used for emphasis用于强调
- I felt a right fool after making that mistake!犯了那个错之后，我感觉自己就是个大笨蛋！
- We were in a right mess!我们当时是一团糟！
(as) right as rain
informal : in excellent health or condition身强体健
- After a few days of rest, you'll be right as rain again.休养几天后，你又会身强体健的。
get off on the right foot
give your right arm
push the right buttons
— see also all right
— rightness
noun [noncount]- She questioned the rightness of his actions/decision.她质疑他的行动/决定的正确性。
2 right /ˈraɪt/ adverb
2 right
/ˈraɪt/
adverb
Learner's definition of RIGHT
1
: in the exact location, position, or moment that is mentioned正好；就在
- The keys are right where I said they would be.那些钥匙就在我说的那个地方。
- “Where are my keys?” “They're right here/there.”“我的钥匙在哪儿？”“它们就在这里/那里。”
- The bank is right next to the pharmacy.那家银行就在药店旁边。
- The parking lot is right in front/back of the building.停车场就在那栋楼的前面/后面。
- He left his bags right in the middle of the floor.他把他的几个包就放在了地板中央。
- She was waiting right outside the door.她就在门外等候。
- The ball hit me right in the face.球正好打在我的脸上。
- We arrived right at noon.我们正好中午抵达。
- I'm right behind you.我就在你的身后。
- You are right on time.你正好准时。
- When the boss yelled at him, he quit right then and there.当老板对他吼叫时，他立马就辞职不干了。
- If you need me, I am right here for you. [=I am available to support/help you]如果你需要我，我随时会帮助你。
2
: in a direct course or manner直接地；径直地
- We went right [=straight, directly] home after the game.比赛结束后我们直接回家了。
- He walked right past me without saying hello.他径直从我身边走过，没跟我打招呼。
- Come right this way, please.请直接从这边过来。
- She came right out and said it. [=she said it without hesitating]她直截了当地说了出来。
4
: in a suitable, proper, or desired way合适地；恰当地；符合预期地 — opposite wrong
- He eats right and exercises daily.他饮食合理，而且每天都锻炼。
- You're not doing it right. [=correctly]你这样做的方法不对。
- Nothing is going right for me today.今天我每件事都不顺心。
5
: all the way一直地；完全地；自始至终
- We stayed up to watch the game right to the very end.我们熬夜看完了比赛。
- The car went right [=completely] off the road.那辆车完全偏离了道路。
- The baby slept right through the night.那个婴儿睡了整整一晚上。
6
: without delay : very soon or immediately立即；马上
- She got pregnant right after they got married.婚后她很快就怀孕了。
- I'll be right with you.我马上就过来。
- He stepped out for a moment, but he'll be right back.他出去一会儿，但很快就会回来。
7
a : toward the right向右；朝右
- Turn right.向右转。
- She looked right and then left.她向右看，然后又向左看。
- Please move right.请朝右走。
- She ran right and caught the ball.她向右跑去接住了球。
b : towards the political right（政治上）右倾地
- a political party that has shifted right转向右倾的政党
- His political views are slightly right of center. [=are slightly conservative]他的政治观点是有一点保守。
8
: in a complete manner完全地；彻底地；十足地
- He felt right [=completely] at home at his new job.他对自己的新工作感到游刃有余。
- She knew right [=(more commonly) very] well what was happening.她非常了解正在发生的事情。
play your cards right
right and left
or British right, left, and centre : in a very quick and uncontrolled way毫无节制地 : in all directions四面八方地；到处
- She has been spending money right and left.她花钱总是没有节制。
- He was calling out names right and left.他四处叫喊人的名字。
- The police were stopping cars right and left.警察在到处拦车。
right away
also right off : without delay or hesitation : immediately立刻；立即；马上
- Please send out this letter right away.请立即将这封信寄出。
- I could tell right off that he was lying.我能马上看出他在撒谎。
right now
1
2
: at the present time现在
- He is out of the office right now.他现在不在办公室。
serve someone right
3 right /ˈraɪt/ noun
plural rights
3 right
/ˈraɪt/
noun
plural rights
Learner's definition of RIGHT
1
: behavior that is morally good or correct正确；正当；公正；正义 — opposite wrong
[noncount]
- He's old enough to know the difference between right and wrong. = He's old enough to know right from wrong.他已经长大，能够辨明是非了。
- You did right [=you did the right thing] to tell the teacher.你报告老师是正确的。
- (old-fashioned) He always tried to do right by his employees. [=to treat his employees fairly]他总是尽量公平对待他的员工。
[count]
- We discussed the rights and wrongs of genetic cloning.我们讨论了基因克隆技术的是与非。
2
[count] : something that a person is or should be morally or legally allowed to have, get, or do权利；权益 — often followed by to + verb常接动词不定式 — often + of — see also bill of rights, birthright, bragging rights, civil rights, divine right, human right, women's rights
- women fighting for equal rights争取平等权利的妇女
- The government has denied the people their rights. [=has not allowed the people to do the things that they should be allowed to do]政府拒绝人民行使他们的正当权利。
- Knowing the truth is her right.了解真相是她的权利。
- She has a right to know the truth.她有权了解真相。
- They demanded the right to vote.他们要求获得选举权。
- You have no right to order me around!你没权利随意指使我！
- What gives you the right to read my diary?你有什么权利看我的日记？
- He has every right to be angry.他完全有理由生气。
- You are within your rights to demand a refund. [=you have the right to demand a refund]你有权要求退款。
- The government must protect the rights of its citizens.政府必须保护其公民的权益。
- the constitutional right of privacy宪法规定的隐私权
3
rights [plural] : the legal authority to reproduce, publish, broadcast, or sell something（复制、出版、广播或销售的）法定权利 — often + to — see also copyright
- broadcast rights广播版权
- movie rights电影版权
- The poet's family owns the publishing rights to all his books.那位诗人的家人拥有他所有诗集的出版权。
4
a [noncount] : a location closer to the right side of your body than to the left : the right side右边；右面；右部 — often used with on常与on连用 — often used with to常与to连用
- Swing the bat from right to left.自右向左挥动球棒。
- As you come down the street, my house will be on your/the right.你沿着那条街一直走，我的家就在你的右手边。
- Move it to the right.把它移到右边。
- The picture is to the right of the window.那幅画挂在窗户右边。
b [count] : a turn or movement toward the right向右拐；向右转；向右移动
- Take a right at the next intersection. = (US) Make/hang a right at the next intersection.下一个路口右拐。
- two rights and then a left右转两次，然后再左转
5
[count] : a punch made with the right hand右手拳
- He hit him with a left to the stomach followed by a right to the jaw.他一记左手拳击中他的腹部，紧接着又用右手拳打中他的下颚。
6
a the Right : political groups who favor traditional attitudes and practices and conservative policies右翼政治团体；右翼；保守派
- His nomination is opposed by the country's Right.他的提名遭到了国内右翼的反对。
- The new law is disliked by the Right.新法为右翼人士所憎恶。
- Members of the Right have voiced their opinions on this matter.右翼人士表达了他们对此事的看法。
by right
: according to what is legally or morally correct按理；根据正当权利
- The money is mine by right. [=I have the right to have the money]这笔钱按理是属于我的。
by rights
also by all rights : according to what is proper and reasonable按理
- By rights, you should have been the one to receive the promotion.按理说，你才应该是得到晋升的人。
dead to rights
US 1
or British bang to rights : with proof that you are guilty证据确凿；无可抵赖；当场
- The police had him dead to rights.警察当场抓住了他。
- She was caught dead to rights on a bribery charge.她被指控受贿，证据确凿。
2
sports : with no chance of winning or succeeding一败涂地
- The other team had us dead to rights by the end of the first half.到上半场结束时，对方球队把我们打得一败涂地。
in its own right
: because of its own special qualities and not because of a connection with something else凭本身的品质
- Though it's based on a best-selling novel, the movie is great in its own right.虽然这部电影取材于一本畅销小说，但它本身的制作也非常成功。
in the right
: in the position or situation of being right有理
- You are in the right to demand a refund/apology.你有理由要求退款/道歉。
- The judge agreed that he was in the right.法官赞成他有理。
in your own right
: because of your own efforts, talent, etc., and not because of your connection with someone else凭本身实力；靠自己努力
- Her husband is a well-known novelist, but she is a successful writer in her own right.她丈夫是一位知名小说家，而她本身也是一位成功作家。
might makes right
of right
formal : according to what is legally or morally correct按理；依法
- The estate belongs of right to him.这块地产按理属于他。
- (law) The federal court may intervene as of right. [=the federal court has a right to intervene]联邦法院可以依法干预。
put/set (something) to rights
: to put (something) back into the normal or proper condition使恢复正常
- He helped his mother put things to rights [=put things in order] after his father died.父亲去世后，他帮助母亲恢复正常生活。
two wrongs don't make a right
4 right /ˈraɪt/ verb
rights; righted; righting
4 right
/ˈraɪt/
verb
rights; righted; righting
Learner's definition of RIGHT
[+ object]
1
: to make (something) right : to correct (something wrong or unjust)纠正；矫正
- It was time to right an old wrong.是纠正一件不平之事的时候了。
- No one can right all the wrongs in the world.没人能够矫正世界上所有的不公之事。
2
: to return (something) to a proper state or condition使恢复正常
- The government needs to do something to right the economy.政府需要采取措施恢复经济。
3
: to put (something or someone) back in an upright position摆正；扶正；立直
- They righted the capsized boat.他们把这条倾覆的船翻正。
- He quickly righted himself after he fell off the chair.他从椅子上摔下来之后迅速直起身来。
7
a
: of, relating to, situated on, or being the side of the body which is away from the side on which the heart is mostly located
b
: located nearer to the right hand than to the left
c
: located to the right of an observer facing the object specified or directed as the right arm would point when raised out to the side
rightness noun
1
: qualities (such as adherence to duty or obedience to lawful authority) that together constitute the ideal of moral propriety or merit moral approval
6
a
: the true account or correct interpretation
b
: the quality or state of being factually correct
7
often capitalized
a
: the part of a legislative chamber located to the right of the presiding officer
b
: the members of a continental European legislative body occupying the right as a result of holding more conservative political views than other members
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Adjective You can't treat me like this! It's not right! You were right to tell the teacher about the girl who you saw cheating. Telling the teacher was the right thing to do. “Is that clock right? Is it noon already?” “Yes. That's right.” There's something not quite right about his story. Their theory was proved right. Let me get this right—you want me to lend you $1,000?! You're right; the answer is six. I bet you like baseball. Am I right? Am I right in thinking that he should have never loaned her the money? Noun We discussed the rights and wrongs of genetic cloning. women fighting for equal rights Knowing the truth is her right. Adverb The keys are right where I said they would be. “Where are my keys?” “They're right here.” The bank is right next to the pharmacy. The parking lot is right in front of the building. He left his bags right in the middle of the floor. She was waiting right outside the door. The ball hit me right in the face. We arrived right at noon. You are right on time. When the boss yelled at him, he quit right then and there. Verb It was time to right an old wrong. No one can right all the wrongs in the world. The government needs to do something to right the economy. They righted the capsized boat. He quickly righted himself after he fell off the chair. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2022 Keynes was right that the economic problem ought by now to be solved, or within sight of being solved. Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 12 Sep. 2022 What to know: After getting steamrolled by defending champion Georgia, the Ducks look to get right in this home opener. USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2022 The author is right that new businesses need capital, and for him that means getting venture funds to invest in places other than the coasts. Allison Schrager, WSJ, 11 Sep. 2022 In exchange, Viserys agrees to remove the ambitious Ser Otto Hightower as Hand of the King, finally realizing that Rhaenyra is right in claiming that Otto aims to replace her with her half-brother Aegon as heir to the Iron Throne. Sean T. Collins, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2022 The Flames recovered at the 26-yard line of UAB but a 37-yard field goal was wide right to keep the game scoreless. Evan Dudley, al, 10 Sep. 2022 Lex Wilson, 19, who lives outside Newcastle and listens to the radio at work, says the tone doesn’t feel quite right. Kelsey Ables, Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2022 There’s a big skirmish with Annette (who is right about the unsafe-ness of motorcycles!), and Mia freaks out, leading Annette and Mark to fight. Emma Specter, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2022 Eric Tucker, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Sep. 2022 The Justice Department has said Trump had no right to hold onto the presidential documents. Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 12 Sep. 2022 If the batter hits a sacrifice fly or has a sacrifice bunt, the team will have the right to accept the play or have a ball called. Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2022 All the major broadcasters have the right to stream certain games. Joe Flint, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 The case asked whether Tarantino, who wrote and owns the copyright to the screenplay for Pulp Fiction, has the right to publish portions of the work through the sale of NFTs. Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2022 California, alone among all 50 US states, has the right to set its own auto emissions regulations. Peter Valdes-dapena, CNN, 6 Sep. 2022 The beit din then has the right to demand the get be given. Rabbi Avi Weiss, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2022 The motion to dismiss, filed in July, argues judges have sovereign immunity from being sued, defendants have no constitutional right to a lawyer at that point in the proceedings and the plaintiffs have failed to state a valid claim. Ron Wood, Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2022 Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2022 PETA India also submitted a veterinary inspection report to Indian officials, pointing out that Jeymalyatha’s current handler used pliers on her skin right in front of inspectors. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 13 Sep. 2022 Spend too much time scrutinizing text or images right in front of you, the logic goes, and your eyes become nearsighted. Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2022 Just outright say it without any hesitation right in front of a student. Antonio Planas, NBC News, 12 Sep. 2022 The good inspector is doomed to walk a Dantean circle, right in the center of the capital of collaboration. Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2022 Several of them are free to play and easy to download and jump right in! Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 12 Sep. 2022 Yuri is the newest addition to Gbajabiamila's family, which includes his wife and four children, and has fit right in. Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 Most notably, there was a more intimate than usual pre-pandemic-like atmosphere in the Microsoft Theater, with a closer stage-to-audience relationship, the stage mixed right in with a ballroom setup. Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Sep. 2022 Ginger Fairchild, CNN, 3 Sep. 2022 Auburn would right the ship immediately this time, however, winning its next five games and nine of its next 10 (a 3-point loss at LSU being the only blemish) before falling to Wisconsin in the Capital One Bowl to finish 9-3. Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 24 Aug. 2022 Civale, given the extra room to work, still couldn’t right himself. Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 11 Apr. 2022 More than likely, most of those team members will start next year in their same spots with a second-year Kyle Kirkwood in search of a way to right the ship on a consistent basis and bring the No. 27 back to its title-contending glory. Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 30 July 2022 The Biden administration should be applauded for working to right this grave wrong. WSJ, 5 July 2022 The commission’s three proposed names that honor women are a chance to right that wrong and acknowledge the contributions of female service members, past and present. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 May 2022 From an early age and right up into the higher echelons of academia, education is equated with a sense of rite of passage. Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 23 May 2022 As the Cincinnati Reds started to right the ship over the last week and won six out of their last eight games entering Saturday night, Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson was the Reds’ best player. Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 15 May 2022 See More
Adjective
Musk, the world’s richest person, is probably right in giving investors some hope regarding easing commodity prices. Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2022 Keynes was right that the economic problem ought by now to be solved, or within sight of being solved. Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 12 Sep. 2022 What to know: After getting steamrolled by defending champion Georgia, the Ducks look to get right in this home opener. USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2022 The author is right that new businesses need capital, and for him that means getting venture funds to invest in places other than the coasts. Allison Schrager, WSJ, 11 Sep. 2022 In exchange, Viserys agrees to remove the ambitious Ser Otto Hightower as Hand of the King, finally realizing that Rhaenyra is right in claiming that Otto aims to replace her with her half-brother Aegon as heir to the Iron Throne. Sean T. Collins, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2022 The Flames recovered at the 26-yard line of UAB but a 37-yard field goal was wide right to keep the game scoreless. Evan Dudley, al, 10 Sep. 2022 Lex Wilson, 19, who lives outside Newcastle and listens to the radio at work, says the tone doesn’t feel quite right. Kelsey Ables, Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2022 There’s a big skirmish with Annette (who is right about the unsafe-ness of motorcycles!), and Mia freaks out, leading Annette and Mark to fight. Emma Specter, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2022 Noun
The Justice Department has said Trump had no right to hold onto the presidential documents. Eric Tucker, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Sep. 2022 The Justice Department has said Trump had no right to hold onto the presidential documents. Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 12 Sep. 2022 If the batter hits a sacrifice fly or has a sacrifice bunt, the team will have the right to accept the play or have a ball called. Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2022 All the major broadcasters have the right to stream certain games. Joe Flint, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 The case asked whether Tarantino, who wrote and owns the copyright to the screenplay for Pulp Fiction, has the right to publish portions of the work through the sale of NFTs. Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2022 California, alone among all 50 US states, has the right to set its own auto emissions regulations. Peter Valdes-dapena, CNN, 6 Sep. 2022 The beit din then has the right to demand the get be given. Rabbi Avi Weiss, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2022 The motion to dismiss, filed in July, argues judges have sovereign immunity from being sued, defendants have no constitutional right to a lawyer at that point in the proceedings and the plaintiffs have failed to state a valid claim. Ron Wood, Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2022 Adverb
If you've ever been intimidated by making a crème brûlée from scratch, here's how to make the silky-smooth custard and feel like a fancy French chef right in your home. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2022 PETA India also submitted a veterinary inspection report to Indian officials, pointing out that Jeymalyatha’s current handler used pliers on her skin right in front of inspectors. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 13 Sep. 2022 Spend too much time scrutinizing text or images right in front of you, the logic goes, and your eyes become nearsighted. Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2022 Just outright say it without any hesitation right in front of a student. Antonio Planas, NBC News, 12 Sep. 2022 The good inspector is doomed to walk a Dantean circle, right in the center of the capital of collaboration. Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2022 Several of them are free to play and easy to download and jump right in! Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 12 Sep. 2022 Yuri is the newest addition to Gbajabiamila's family, which includes his wife and four children, and has fit right in. Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 Most notably, there was a more intimate than usual pre-pandemic-like atmosphere in the Microsoft Theater, with a closer stage-to-audience relationship, the stage mixed right in with a ballroom setup. Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Sep. 2022 Verb
Congress has an ethical and moral duty to right this injustice – especially for terminally ill veterans who risked their lives to defend our country and deserve a peaceful death – by repealing the Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act. Ginger Fairchild, CNN, 3 Sep. 2022 Auburn would right the ship immediately this time, however, winning its next five games and nine of its next 10 (a 3-point loss at LSU being the only blemish) before falling to Wisconsin in the Capital One Bowl to finish 9-3. Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 24 Aug. 2022 Civale, given the extra room to work, still couldn’t right himself. Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 11 Apr. 2022 More than likely, most of those team members will start next year in their same spots with a second-year Kyle Kirkwood in search of a way to right the ship on a consistent basis and bring the No. 27 back to its title-contending glory. Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 30 July 2022 The Biden administration should be applauded for working to right this grave wrong. WSJ, 5 July 2022 The commission’s three proposed names that honor women are a chance to right that wrong and acknowledge the contributions of female service members, past and present. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 May 2022 From an early age and right up into the higher echelons of academia, education is equated with a sense of rite of passage. Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 23 May 2022 As the Cincinnati Reds started to right the ship over the last week and won six out of their last eight games entering Saturday night, Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson was the Reds’ best player. Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 15 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English, from Old English riht; akin to Old High German reht right, Latin rectus straight, right, regere to lead straight, direct, rule, rogare to ask, Greek oregein to stretch out
Noun
Middle English, from Old English riht, from riht, adjective
First Known Use
Adjective
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adverb
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Time Traveler
The first known use of right was before the 12th century Phrases Containing right
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