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Word: Right
Speech Type: Noun
Old English riht (adjective and noun), rihtan (verb), rihte (adverb), of Germanic origin; related to Latin rectus ‘ruled’, from an Indo-European root denoting movement in a straight line
rʌɪt
that which is morally correct, just, or honourable
Short Definition:that which is morally correct or honourable
Examples:- she doesn't understand the difference between right and wrong
- the rights and wrongs of the matter
a moral or legal entitlement to have or do something
Short Definition:moral or legal entitlement to have or do something
Examples:- she had every right to be angry
- you're quite within your rights to ask for your money back
- there is no right of appeal against the decision
the right-hand part, side, or direction
Short Definition:right-hand part or direction
Examples:- take the first turning on the right
- she seated me on her right
a group or party favouring right-wing or conservative views
Short Definition:group or party favouring conservative views
Examples:- the Right got in at the election
- his proposal was viewed with alarm by the right of the party
Word: Right
Speech Type: Verb
rʌɪt
restore to a normal or upright position
Short Definition:restore to normal or upright position
Examples:- we righted the capsized dinghy
restore to a normal or correct state
Short Definition:restore to normal or correct state
Examples:- righting the economy demanded major cuts in defence spending
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