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Vocabulary Entry
right
|noun • verb • adjective • adverb
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N
noun
A direction opposite of left; the side of the body that is to the east when facing north.
Example Sentences
"He turned to his right."
"The right of the building faces the street."
"She has a tattoo on her right arm."
V
verb
To correct something that is wrong or to restore to a normal position.
Example Sentences
"He tried to right the overturned boat."
"She needs to right the mistakes in her report."
"They worked together to right the situation."
A
adjective
Morally good, justified, or acceptable; correct.
Example Sentences
"It's important to stand up for what is right."
"She made the right choice in her career."
"His intentions were pure and right."
A
adverb
In a correct or proper manner.
Example Sentences
"Make sure you do it right the first time."
"He placed the book right on the table."
"She was right in her assessment of the problem."