Right (Adverb)
Meaning 1
Precisely, exactly; "stand right here!".
Examples
- Turn the dial right now and you'll get the perfect frequency.
- I want you to stand right here, don't move until I tell you to.
- The architect designed the bridge to be positioned right above the island.
- She placed the vase right in the center of the table.
- The arrow landed right on the bullseye, a perfect shot.
Meaning 2
Toward or on the right; also used figuratively; "he looked right and left"; "the party has moved right".
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Meaning 3
(Southern regional intensive) very; to a great degree; "the baby is mighty cute"; "he's mighty tired"; "it is powerful humid"; "that boy is powerful big now"; "they have a right nice place"; "they rejoiced mightily".
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Meaning 4
To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly'); "he was wholly convinced"; "entirely satisfied with the meal"; "it was completely different from what we expected"; "was completely at fault"; "a totally new situation"; "the directions were all wrong"; "it was not altogether her fault"; "an altogether new approach"; "a whole new idea"; "she felt right at home"; "he fell right into the trap".
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Meaning 5
In accordance with moral or social standards; "that serves him right"; "do right by him".
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Meaning 8
Immediately; "she called right after dinner".
Meaning 9
In an accurate manner; "the flower had been correctly depicted by his son"; "he guessed right".
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Meaning 10
In the right manner; correctly; suitably; "please do your job properly!"; "can't you carry me decent?".
Examples
- You need to treat your employees right, with respect and fairness.
- Please park your car right, so it doesn't obstruct the sidewalk.
- The doctor examined the patient right, following all the necessary procedures.
- She cooked the meal right, using fresh ingredients and the right seasonings.
- He carried his responsibilities right, completing all his tasks on time.