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right

/ˈraɪt/

US UK

adjective

usually not used before a noun :morally or socially correct or acceptable

Stealing is not right.

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.

(chiefly Brit) After I was treated so rudely, I complained to the management. And quite right, too! [=complaining was the right thing to do]

Since they helped him, it's only right that he should help them too. [=since they helped him, he should help them too] - opposite wrong

agreeing with the facts or truth :accurate or correct

the right answer

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 rightyou want me to lend you $1,000?! - opposite wrong

b not used before a noun :speaking, acting, or judging in a way that agrees with the facts or truth

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?

We thought it was a bad idea, and time proved us right. - often + about

He was right about her not having a job.

Relationships aren't easy. You're definitely right about that.

Let me put/set you right about one thing: I did not start this argument! - often followed by to + verb

You're right to take things slowly with your new boyfriend. - opposite wrong

c - used in speech to ask if a statement is correct or to say that a statement is correct

You took the dog out for a walk, right? Yes, I did.

We met her at the party. (That's) Right. Now I remember.

I'll pay for the damages. (You're) Damn right you will! [=(more politely) you certainly will]

(Brit) I'll pay for the damages. Too right you will.

(Brit) Things are going from bad to worse. Too right, mate!

d - used in speech to say you understand and accept what someone has said

It's getting late. Oh, right. I'll be ready in a minute.

I'd like a coffee, please. Right. = Right you are.

e - used for emphasis at the beginning of a statement

Right. [=all right, OK] Let's get this over with.

f - used in speech to express disbelief

I'm actually quite famous. Right. And I'm the Pope. No, it's true. Yeah, right. I don't believe you.

suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose, situation, or person

She is the right person for the job.

They're not right for each other.

You made the right decision.

Let me show you the right way to do it.

He kept practicing his technique until he got it right.

Hold the bat like thisthat's right!

This apartment is just the right size.

That picture would be just right [=perfect] for my living room.

I need to find the right moment to ask him for the money.

I don't have the right tools to do the job.

I'll buy the car if the price is right.

He knows all the right people to succeed in this business.

Becoming a star is often a matter of being in the right place at the right time.

He always knows the right thing to say. - opposite wrong; see also mr. right

in a normal or healthy state or condition

I don't feel quite right. [=I feel somewhat ill]

The fish you bought doesn't smell right. [=it doesn't smell the way it should]

(informal) That boy is not right in the head.

She is not in her right mind. [=she is mentally ill]

b not used before a noun :in a proper state or condition

Things are not right between them. [=they do not have a good/happy relationship]

He apologized and tried to put/set things right (with her).

always used before a noun

located on the side of your body that is away from your heart

He felt a pain in his right side.

her right hand/leg

done with your right hand

He hit him with a right hook to the jaw.

located nearer to the right side of your body than to the left

on the right side of the street

a chair's right arm

taking a right turn - opposite left

US - used to refer to the side of something that is meant to be on top, in front, or on the outside

The CD fell and landed right side up/down.

He turned his socks right side out. - opposite wrong

always used before a noun Brit informal :complete or total - used for emphasis

I felt a right fool after making that mistake!

We were in a right mess! - see also all right

(as) right as rain

informal :in excellent health or condition

After a few days of rest, you'll be right as rain again.

get off on the right foot

xem foot

give your right arm

xem give

push the right buttons

xem button

adverb

in the exact location, position, or moment that is mentioned

The keys are right where I said they would be.

Where are my keys? They're right here/there.

The bank is right next to the pharmacy.

The parking lot is right in front/back 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.

I'm right behind you.

You are right on time.

When the boss yelled at him, he quit right then and there.

If you need me, I am right here for you. [=I am available to support/help you]

in a direct course or manner

We went right [=straight, directly] home after the game.

He walked right past me without saying hello.

Come right this way, please.

She came right out and said it. [=she said it without hesitating]

in a way that agrees with the facts or truth :correctly

You guessed right.

You heard right. I got the job. - opposite wrong

in a suitable, proper, or desired way

He eats right and exercises daily.

You're not doing it right. [=correctly]

Nothing is going right for me today. - opposite wrong

all the way

We stayed up to watch the game right to the very end.

The car went right [=completely] off the road.

The baby slept right through the night.

without delay :very soon or immediately

She got pregnant right after they got married.

I'll be right with you.

He stepped out for a moment, but he'll be right back.

toward the right

Turn right.

She looked right and then left.

Please move right.

She ran right and caught the ball.

towards the political right

a political party that has shifted right

His political views are slightly right of center. [=are slightly conservative]

c US :using the right hand

He bats/throws right. [=right-handed] - opposite left

in a complete manner

He felt right [=completely] at home at his new job.

She knew right [=(more commonly) very] well what was happening.

play your cards right

xem card

right and left

or Brit right, left, and centre

in a very quick and uncontrolled way

She has been spending money right and left. :in all directions

He was calling out names right and left.

The police were stopping cars right and left.

right away

also right off

without delay or hesitation :immediately

Please send out this letter right away.

I could tell right off that he was lying.

right now

in the next moment :immediately

Please clean up this mess right now.

at the present time

He is out of the office right now.

serve someone right

xem serve

noun

plural rights

behavior that is morally good or correct [noncount]

He's old enough to know the difference between right and wrong. = He's old enough to know right from wrong.

You did right [=you did the right thing] to tell the teacher.

(old-fashioned) He always tried to do right by his employees. [=to treat his employees fairly] [count]

We discussed the rights and wrongs of genetic cloning. - opposite wrong

[count] :something that a person is or should be morally or legally allowed to have, get, or do

women fighting for equal rights

The government has denied the people their rights. [=has not allowed the people to do the things that they should be allowed to do]

Knowing the truth is her right. - often followed by to + verb

She has a right to know the truth.

They demanded the right to vote.

You have no right to order me around!

What gives you the right to read my diary?

He has every right to be angry.

You are within your rights to demand a refund. [=you have the right to demand a refund] - often + of

The government must protect the rights of its citizens.

the constitutional right of privacy - see also bill of rights, birthright, bragging rights, civil rights, divine right, human right, women's rights

rights [plural] :the legal authority to reproduce, publish, broadcast, or sell something

broadcast rights

movie rights - often + to

The poet's family owns the publishing rights to all his books. - see also copyright

[noncount] :a location closer to the right side of your body than to the left :the right side

Swing the bat from right to left. - often used with on

As you come down the street, my house will be on your/the right. - often used with to

Move it to the right.

The picture is to the right of the window.

[count] :a turn or movement toward the right

Take a right at the next intersection. = (US) Make/hang a right at the next intersection.

two rights and then a left

[count] :a punch made with the right hand

He hit him with a left to the stomach followed by a right to the jaw.

a the Right :political groups who favor traditional attitudes and practices and conservative policies

His nomination is opposed by the country's Right.

The new law is disliked by the Right.

Members of the Right have voiced their opinions on this matter.

b the right :the position of people who support the beliefs and policies of the political Right

The party has shifted to the right. [=has become more conservative] - compare left; see also the far right at 2far

by right

according to what is legally or morally correct

The money is mine by right. [=I have the right to have the money]

by rights

also by all rights

according to what is proper and reasonable

By rights, you should have been the one to receive the promotion.

dead to rights

US

or Brit bang to rights :with proof that you are guilty

The police had him dead to rights.

She was caught dead to rights on a bribery charge.

sports :with no chance of winning or succeeding

The other team had us dead to rights by the end of the first half.

in its own right

because of its own special qualities and not because of a connection with something else

Though it's based on a best-selling novel, the movie is great in its own right.

in the right

in the position or situation of being right

You are in the right to demand a refund/apology.

The judge agreed that he was in the right.

in your own right

because of your own efforts, talent, etc., and not because of your connection with someone else

Her husband is a well-known novelist, but she is a successful writer in her own right.

might makes right

xem might

of right

formal :according to what is legally or morally correct

The estate belongs of right to him.

(law) The federal court may intervene as of right. [=the federal court has a right to intervene]

put/set (something) to rights

to put (something) back into the normal or proper condition

He helped his mother put things to rights [=put things in order] after his father died.

two wrongs don't make a right

xem wrong

verb

rights; righted; righting

[+ obj] to make (something) right :to correct (something wrong or unjust)

It was time to right an old wrong.

No one can right all the wrongs in the world.

to return (something) to a proper state or condition

The government needs to do something to right the economy.

to put (something or someone) back in an upright position

They righted the capsized boat.

He quickly righted himself after he fell off the chair.

* Các từ tương tự:
right angle, right field, Right Honourable, right on, Right Reverend, right triangle, right wing, right-angled triangle, right-click