right

(eg. solace, origin, tone )

right /ˈraɪt/ ?

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Definition(s):

(n) an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
(n) location near or direction toward the right side; i.e. the side to the south when a person or object faces east
(n) the piece of ground in the outfield on the catcher's right
(n) those who support political or social or economic conservatism; those who believe that things are better left unchanged
(n) the hand that is on the right side of the body
(n) a turn toward the side of the body that is on the south when the person is facing east
(n) anything in accord with principles of justice
(n) (frequently plural) the interest possessed by law or custom in some intangible thing
(v) make reparations or amends for
(v) put in or restore to an upright position
(v) regain an upright or proper position
(v) make right or correct
(adj) being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the east when facing north
(adj) free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
(adj) socially right or correct
(adj) in conformance with justice or law or morality
(adj) correct in opinion or judgment
(adj) appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs
(adj) of or belonging to the political or intellectual right
(adj) in or into a satisfactory condition
(adj) intended for the right hand
(adj) in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure
(adj) having the axis perpendicular to the base
(adj) (of the side of cloth or clothing) facing or intended to face outward
(adj) most suitable or right for a particular purpose
(adj) precisely accurate
(adv) precisely, exactly
(adv) immediately
(adv) exactly
(adv) toward or on the right; also used figuratively
(adv) in the right manner
(adv) an interjection expressing agreement
(adv) completely
(adv) (Southern regional intensive) very; to a great degree
(adv) in accordance with moral or social standards
(adv) in an accurate manner

Usage(s):

Analysis: By awarding the contract for the next-generation Orion space vehicle to Lockheed Martin, NASA finally got something right.
We have begun to appreciate more fully how the world's dazzling know-how can solve the seemingly unsolvable when we view our problems through the right perspective.
As anti-immigrant politicians cast a wider net, Phillipe de Villiers is hoping tougher language and warnings will raise his far-right profile.

Quotes

"The self-declared former 'King' will be taking the 'curse' with him down south," Gilbert wrote of Cleveland's so-called curse against winning sports championships. "And until he does 'right' by Cleveland and Ohio, James (and the town where...
on Jul 9, 2010 By: Dan Gilbert Source: FOXNews
Mr Obama added: "War is bigger than any one man or woman, whether a private, a general or a president. And as difficult as it is to lose General McChrystal, I believe that it is the right decision for our national security."
on Jun 23, 2010 By: Barack Obama Source: Financial Times
"I am concerned about the octopus," Zapatero said. "I'm thinking about sending in a team to protect the octopus because obviously it was very spectacular that he should get Spain's victory right from there."
on Jul 9, 2010 By: Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero Source: The Associated Press