rite
/ɹaɪt/noun
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A religious custom.
(by extension) A prescribed behavior.
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/ɹaɪt/Definitions
A religious custom.
(by extension) A prescribed behavior.
/ɹaɪt/Definitions
Straight, not bent.
Example: a right line
Of an angle, having a size of 90 degrees, or one quarter of a complete rotation; the angle between two perpendicular lines.
Example: The kitchen counter formed a right angle with the back wall.
Of a geometric figure, incorporating a right angle between edges, faces, axes, etc.
Example: a right triangle, a right prism, a right cone
Complying with justice, correctness or reason; correct, just, true.
Example: I thought you'd made a mistake, but it seems you were right all along.
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On the right side.
Towards the right side.
Exactly, precisely.
Example: Luckily we arrived right at the start of the film.
Immediately, directly.
Example: Can't you see it? It's right beside you!
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Yes, that is correct; I agree.
I agree with whatever you say; I have no opinion.
Signpost word to change the subject in a discussion or discourse.
Used to check agreement at the end of an utterance.
Example: You're going, right?
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That which complies with justice, law or reason.
Example: We're on the side of right in this contest.
A legal, just or moral entitlement.
Example: You have no right to go through my personal diary.
The right side or direction.
Example: The pharmacy is just on the right past the bookshop.
The right hand or fist.