right

Type

Adjective

Meaning

  1. Conforming to facts, truth, or accuracy.

    • Double-check your calculations to make sure you have the right answer.

  2. Located on or toward the side of the body opposite the heart.

    • He raised his right hand to pledge an oath during the ceremony.

  3. Appropriate, desirable, or best suited for a particular purpose.

    • She is definitely the right person to lead this challenging project.

Collocations

  • right direction
  • right time
  • right place
  • right hand
  • right side
  • right choice

Idioms

  • right off the bat

    immediately or from the very beginning

    She made a great impression right off the bat.

  • in the right frame of mind

    possessing an appropriate mental state

    Take a short walk until you are in the right frame of mind to study.

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