right
Pronunciation
Adjective
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Quick answer
Correct or true, or on the side opposite the left.
Synonyms and antonyms
Usage notes
"Right" describes correctness, as in "the right answer", and also direction, as in "turn right", two unrelated senses worth telling apart.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "You got the _____ answer."
Answer: right
In your own words, what does "right" mean?
Correct or true, or on the side opposite the left.
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