right - English word #119

Translation

Correct or true, or the side that is opposite the left.

Word origin

From Old English riht, meaning straight, correct, or just.

gave right answer.

"Right" shows the answer is correct.

Write right hand.

Here "right" means the side opposite the left.

Is right station?

"Right" asks if the way is the correct one.

good

Of a high quality, nice, or the way you want it to be.

well

In a good way, or to a good standard.

way

A method of doing something, or a road or path from one place to another.

same

Not different, but exactly alike or the very one already mentioned.

last

Coming after all the others, or most recent before now.

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