April 12, 2017 Word of the Day
The woman is aiming right at the target.
Definition of RIGHT
1 : in the exact location, position, or moment that is mentioned
The keys are right where I said they would be.
He left his bags right in the middle of the floor.
The ball hit me right in the face.
I'm right behind you.
You are right on time.
2 : in a direct course or manner
We went right [=straight, directly] home after the game.
He walked right past me without saying hello.
Come right this way, please.
She came right out and said it. [=she said it without hesitating]
3 : in a way that agrees with the facts or truth : CORRECTLY
You guessed right.
You heard right. I got the job.
— opposite WRONG
4 : in a suitable, proper, or desired way
He eats right and exercises daily.
You're not doing it right. [=correctly]
Nothing is going right for me today.
— opposite WRONG
5 : all the way
We stayed up to watch the game right to the very end.
The car went right [=completely] off the road.
The baby slept right through the night.
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