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    [Adjective]  | "right" | \ ˈrīt \


    1: righteous, upright

    2: being in accordance with what is just, good, or proper

    3: conforming to facts or truth : correct

    Origin: before 12th century ;

     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]  | "right" 


    1: qualities (such as adherence to duty or obedience to lawful authority) that together constitute the ideal of moral propriety or merit moral approval

    2: something to which one has a just claim: such as

    3: the power or privilege to which one is justly entitled

    Origin: before 12th century ;

     Middle English, from Old English riht, from riht, adjective;

    [Noun]  | "right angle" 


    1: the angle bounded by two lines perpendicular to each other : an angle of 90° or 1/2 π radians

    Origin: 15th century ;

    [Noun]  | "right ascension" 


    1: the arc of the celestial equator between the vernal equinox and the point where the hour circle through a given body intersects the equator reckoned eastward commonly in terms of the corresponding interval of sidereal time in hours, minutes, and seconds

    Origin: 15th century ;

    [Noun]  | "right brain" 


    1: the right cerebral hemisphere of the human brain especially when viewed in terms of its predominant thought processes (such as creativity and intuitive thinking)

    Origin: 1970 ;

    [Adverb]  | "right" 


    1: according to right

    2: in the exact location, position, or moment : precisely

    3: in a suitable, proper, or desired manner

    Origin: before 12th century ;

    [Adverb]  | "right now" 


    1: right away

    2: at present

    Origin: 14th century ;

    [Adverb]  | "right and left" 


    1: on both or all sides : in every direction : everywhere

    Origin: 1735 ;

    [Adverb]  | "right away" 


    1: without delay or hesitation : immediately

    Origin: 1749 ;

    [Verb]  | "right" 


    1: to do justice to : redress the injuries of

    2: justify, vindicate

    3: avenge

    Origin: before 12th century ;

    [Verb]  | "right" 


    [Noun]  | "right" 


    1: something to which one has a just claim;


      * e.g., " ... everyone has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness "




    2: an entitlement to something;


      * e.g., " ... what right do you have to tell us what to do? "



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    3: the practice of giving to others what is their due;


      * e.g., " ... activists who have fought all their lives for right "



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    [Noun]  | "right-wing" 


    [Noun]  | "right hand" 


    [Noun]  | "right hands" 


    [Noun]  | "right-handers" 


    1: as in knees, rights;


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    [Adjective]  | "right" 


    1: following an original exactly;


      * e.g., " ... a modern replica of an 18th-century British warship that is right in all of its details "




    2: being exactly as appears or as claimed;


      * e.g., " ... despite the name, New York's East River is a strait and not a right river "




    3: being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard;


      * e.g., " ... the obvious answer is not always the right one "




    [Adverb]  | "right" 


    1: as stated or indicated without the slightest difference;


      * e.g., " ... stay right where you are "




    2: in a direct line or course;


      * e.g., " ... walk right over here now "




    3: to a great degree;


      * e.g., " ... a right beautiful day we're having! "




    [Adverb]  | "right now" 


    1: at the present time;


      * e.g., " ... right now we are in the middle of a major home renovation "




    2: without delay;


      * e.g., " ... answer my question right now "



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    [Adverb]  | "right and left" 


    1: as in all over, everywhere;



     [ "right" ]

    1: perfect, good, flawless

      * e.g.,  ... 1) Damn nigga, you see that bitch? 

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    1: Canadian and British slang implies real

      * e.g.,  ... That guy is a right tosser. 

     [ "right" ]

    1: A sarcastic version of agreeing with someone about an argument.

      * e.g.,  ... "I ran out the door and there were 200 cows on my front lawn" -Derek 

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    1: A word you use when you're sort of indifferent to what a person is telling you. Often used as a bland filler in conversations. Frequently used in the phrases "I know right?" and "Right on!". Occasisonally said in a sarcastic manner.

      * e.g.,  ... )Shelley: So then Tony was all "I've always loved you forever" and isn't he the cutest? And I know we'll always be together, and isn't he the greatest? And you think he's hot don't you and oh yeah you still don't have a boyfriend but don't you think tony's the cutest? 

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    1: Shortened form of "I know, right." Used to indicate agreement, often on such a level as to question the need for the statement being agreed to

      * e.g.,  ... "That guy tried to Lars me in court today!" 

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    1: A colloquial description of the perfect relationship. Epitomised by the Scottish/Australian/New Zealing Writer "Brown Strawbridge" in his post-modern erotic novel "Leesa and Rob"

      * e.g.,  ... "We are so right for each other" 

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    1: well, it is a very complicated concept really. It is hard to explain in words so ill be leaving you wit this -----> that might be a clue. if not, i will understand. put up both of ur hands so the thumb and the pointer finger makes an "L" on each finger. Which ever "L" is facing the right way is left. Right is the other one. if u dont know ur alphabet than u wouldnt be able to read this anyway. if someone is reading this for u, then fuck that person. sphinkter boy

      * e.g.,  ... Ching: hey man, turn right at this next intersection. This is extremely important. 

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    1: In England: During information-gathering conversations, "right" is an unconsciously uttered filler word that precedes the response to a question. The duration of the utterance is directly related to the assuredness of the response that follows. Short utterances indicate that respondents are confident of their answers. Drawn-out utterances denote that respondents have less confidence in their answers. When the pronunciation is drawn-out excessively, respondents are signaling that they do not know the correct answer, yet feel obliged to respond anyway.

      * e.g.,  ... "How many eggs should I use in this quiche?" 

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    1: Absolute and total agreement.

      * e.g.,  ... Jon: "Wow! That chick had a sweet ass!" 

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    1: Guaranteed to all Americans by the constitution, but slowly being taken away through social aid programs, censorship, and bannings.

      * e.g.,  ... Bill: I don't smoke, but i do believe that it is the right of an adult citizen of this country to smoke if they so choose, and that it is the right of any privately owned company to choose if they will allow a person to do so. 

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