Synonyms and antonyms of right in English
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AGREEING WITH FACTS
All his answers were right.
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correct
That answer is correct.
true
Is it true that you were born in Sweden?
faithful
This is a faithful account of what happened on the night of 30 May.
perfect
This building is a perfect example of the neoclassical style.
authoritative
This is the most authoritative book on Cold War politics that I've ever found.
dead-on
I thought you were just estimating the cost, but you were dead-on.
(right) on the money
informal
She said that the train would be late by 10 minutes, and she was right on the money.
right on the button
He told me I'd be sorry if I did it, and he was right on the button.
on the nose
"How much did the repair cost? About £750?" "It was £750 on the nose."
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If something is correct, it agrees with facts.
TREATING EVERYONE EQUALLY
I don't believe they should have put him in prison. It isn't right.
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fair
He can go but I can't? That's not fair!
just
It wasn't a just punishment in my view.
even-handed
The article contained very even-handed reporting.
balanced
The report gives a balanced view of what happened.
unbiased
The magazine provides unbiased information on the products available.
impartial
I want some impartial advice.
sportsmanlike
That was very sportsmanlike of you.
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If a situation is fair, it treats everyone equally.
SUITABLE
I'm not sure that she's the right person for the job.
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suitable
This film contains language that is not suitable for children.
appropriate
Is this film appropriate for young children?
apt
"Unusual", yes, that's a very apt description.
fitting
The promotion was a fitting reward for all his hard work.
perfect
It's a perfect day for a picnic.
in keeping with
The antique desk was very much in keeping with the rest of the furniture in the room.
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unsuitable
The venue is unsuitable - far too small for our needs.
inappropriate
That sort of language is inappropriate in classroom discussions.
wrong
He's the wrong person to ask about that.
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If someone or something is suitable, it is acceptable or satisfactory for some purpose.
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These are words and phrases related to right. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or,
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Nannies inculcate right behavior.
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That's not the right way to do it. Mussolini did not have the right answer.
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He's not in his right mind.
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From these three identical “Rembrandts” pick out the right one, i.e., the true original.
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The Bourbon pretender pressed his right to the throne. You have the right to remain silent.
The defendant does not know right from wrong.
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He bought the rights to the play.
Losing no time, he went right to the heart of the matter.
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These shoes don't fit right. The curtains are hanging right.
I'll be right there.
A crane was used to right the toppled statue.
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The nationalist side wants to right many old grievances. The court ruling will right some existing injustices.
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