Right (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs; "everything in its proper place"; "the right man for the job"; "she is not suitable for the position".
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Meaning 2
Being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the east when facing north; "my right hand"; "right center field"; "a right-hand turn"; "the right bank of a river is the bank on your right side when you are facing downstream".
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Meaning 3
Socially right or correct; "it isn't right to leave the party without saying goodbye"; "correct behavior".
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Meaning 4
Free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth; "the correct answer"; "the correct version"; "the right answer"; "took the right road"; "the right decision".
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Meaning 5
In or into a satisfactory condition; "things are right again now"; "put things right".
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Meaning 6
Most suitable or right for a particular purpose; "a good time to plant tomatoes"; "the right time to act"; "the time is ripe for great sociological changes".
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Meaning 7
Of or belonging to the political or intellectual right.
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Meaning 8
(of the side of cloth or clothing) facing or intended to face outward; "the right side of the cloth showed the pattern"; "be sure your shirt is right side out".
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Meaning 9
Correct in opinion or judgment; "time proved him right".
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Meaning 10
Precisely accurate; "a veracious account".
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Meaning 11
Intended for the right hand; "a right-hand glove".
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Meaning 12
Having the axis perpendicular to the base; "a right angle".
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Meaning 13
In conformance with justice or law or morality; "do the right thing and confess".
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Meaning 14
In accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure; "what's the right word for this?"; "the right way to open oysters".
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Meaning 15
(informal) very; used informally as an intensifier; "that is one fine dog"; "a right fine day".
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