Definition for RIGHT

RIGHT, adv.

  1. In a right or straight line; directly. Let thine eyes look right on. – Prov. iv.
  2. According to the law or will of God, or to the standard of truth and justice; as, to judge right.
  3. According to any rule of art. You with strict discipline instructed right. – Roscommon.
  4. According to fact or truth; as, to tell a story right.
  5. In a great degree; very; as, right humble; right noble; right valiant. [Obsolescent or inelegant.]
  6. It is prefixed to titles; as, in right honorable; right reverend.

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