We use 'right' to say something is true or correct. It means no mistake or error.
You gave the right answer.
This is the right way home.
‘Right’ as a noun means the direction opposite to left or the side on your right-hand.
Turn right at the next street.
Hold the phone in your right hand.
‘Right’ means a just or legal claim that someone has, like freedom or permission.
Everyone has the right to speak freely.
She knows her rights at work.
As a verb, ‘to right’ means to fix or make something correct or fair after a problem.
He tried to right the boat quickly.
They worked to right the mistake.
‘Right’ as an adverb shows a precise place, time, or correct manner close or exact.
Put the book right here on the table.
Stand right next to me, please.
In politics, ‘the right’ is a group that supports traditional values and less government control.
He supports the political right in this country.
The party on the right won the election.
This verb means to make someone behave well by correcting or teaching them what is fair.
Parents should right their children's wrong actions.
The teacher righted the student's mistake kindly.
