Word Image
plural: rights
Part Of Speech
noun, verb, adjective, adverb
Word Meaning
noun: the ideal of what is just and good; something to which one has a just claim; the cause of truth or justice; the right side or the part on the right side; the quality or state of being factually correct
verb: to make right (something wrong or unjust); to adjust or restore to the proper state or condition; to bring or restore to an upright position
adjective: following what is just, good, or proper; agreeing with facts or truth; correct; located nearer to the right side of the body
adverb: in the exact location or position; precisely; correctly
Word Family
righted
righter
righting
rightness
righteous
rightward
rightful
rightmost
rightly
upright
downright
birthright
forthright
alright
Sentences
The children love playing their upright piano.
I use my right hand for writing.
She finally felt that things would be alright in her life.
You have the right to free speech in this country.
The two men struggled to right the overturned boat.
You were right to tell the teacher about the girl who you saw cheating.
The keys are right where I said they would be.
Women and minorities have pushed for equal rights for years.
He took his rightful place on the team.
He left his bags right in the middle of the floor.
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