Rigth vs. Right — Which is Correct Spelling?
Edited by Tayyaba Rehman — By Fiza Rafique — Updated on March 28, 2024
"Rigth" is an incorrect spelling, while "Right," denoting correctness or a direction opposite to left, is accurate.
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Which is correct: Rigth or Right
How to spell Right?
Rigth
Incorrect Spelling
Right
Correct Spelling
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Key Differences
"Right" rhymes with "light," unlike "Rigth."
Remember the "right hand" to recall the correct spelling.
Associate “Right” with “Might” both end in “ight.”
The correct spelling follows the alphabetical order (gh).
"Right" is commonly used, remember the phrase "right way."
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How Do You Spell Right Correctly?
Incorrect: He believes he is always rigth.
Correct: He believes he is always right.
Incorrect: Turn rigth at the next corner.
Correct: Turn right at the next corner.
Incorrect: She raised her rigth hand to answer the question.
Correct: She raised her right hand to answer the question.
Incorrect: I can't seem to do anything rigth today.
Correct: I can't seem to do anything right today.
Incorrect: Is it rigth to ignore the problem?
Correct: Is it right to ignore the problem?
Right Definitions
Right refers to being correct or true.
You are right about the weather.
Right indicates a direction opposite of left.
Turn right at the corner.
Right implies a moral or legal entitlement.
You have the right to remain silent.
Right can mean suitable or appropriate.
This is the right time to dine.
Right also means complete or total.
I waited for the right hour to call.
Conforming with or conformable to justice, law, or morality
Do the right thing and confess.
In accordance with fact, reason, or truth; correct
The right answer.
Fitting, proper, or appropriate
It is not right to leave the party without saying goodbye.
Most favorable, desirable, or convenient
The right time to act.
In or into a satisfactory state or condition
Put things right.
In good mental or physical health or order.
Intended to be worn or positioned facing outward or toward an observer
The right side of the dress.
Made sure that the right side of the fabric was visible.
Of, belonging to, located on, or being the side of the body to the south when the subject is facing east.
Of, relating to, directed toward, or located on the right side.
Located on the right side of a person facing downstream
The right bank of a river.
Often Right Of or belonging to the political or intellectual right.
Formed by or in reference to a line or plane that is perpendicular to another line or plane.
Having the axis perpendicular to the base
Right cone.
Having a right angle
A right triangle.
Straight; uncurved; direct
A right line.
(Archaic) Not spurious; genuine.
That which is just, moral, or proper.
The direction or position on the right side.
The right side.
The right hand.
A turn in the direction of the right hand or side.
The people and groups who advocate the adoption of conservative or reactionary measures, especially in government and politics. Also called right wing.
The opinion of those advocating such measures.
(Sports) A blow delivered by a boxer's right hand.
(Baseball) Right field.
A just or legal claim or title.
Something that is due to a person or governmental body by law, tradition, or nature.
Something, especially humane treatment, claimed to be due to animals by moral principle.
An existing stockholder's legally protected claim to purchase additional shares in a corporation ahead of those who are not currently stockholders, especially at a cost lower than market value.
The negotiable paper on which such an entitlement is indicated.
Toward or on the right.
In a straight line; directly
Went right to school.
In the proper or desired manner; well
The jacket doesn't fit right.
Exactly; just
The accident happened right over there.
Immediately
Called me right after dinner.
Completely; quite
The icy wind blew right through me.
According to law, morality, or justice.
Accurately; correctly
Answered the question right.
Chiefly Southern US Considerably; very
They have a right nice place.
Used as an intensive
Kept right on going.
Used in titles
The Right Reverend Jane Smith.
To put in or restore to an upright or proper position
They righted their boat.
To put in order or set right; correct
Measures designed to right generations of unfair labor practices.
To make reparation or amends for; redress
Right a wrong.
To regain an upright or proper position.
(archaic) Straight, not bent.
A right line
(geometry) Of an angle, having a size of 90 degrees, or one quarter of a complete rotation; the angle between two perpendicular lines.
The kitchen counter formed a right angle with the back wall.
(geometry) Of a geometric figure, incorporating a right angle between edges, faces, axes, etc.
A right triangle, a right prism, a right cone
Complying with justice, correctness or reason; correct, just, true.
I thought you'd made a mistake, but it seems you were right all along.
It's not right that one person gets all the credit for the group's work.
Appropriate, perfectly suitable; fit for purpose.
Is this the right software for my computer?
Healthy, sane, competent.
I'm afraid my father is no longer in his right mind.
Real; veritable (used emphatically).
You've made a right mess of the kitchen!
(Australia) All right; not requiring assistance.
(dated) Most favourable or convenient; fortunate.
Designating the side of the body which is positioned to the east if one is facing north. This arrow points to the reader's right: →
After the accident, her right leg was slightly shorter than her left.
(geography) Designating the bank of a river (etc.) on one's right when facing downstream (i.e. facing forward while floating with the current); that is, the south bank of a river that flows eastward. If this arrow: ⥴ shows the direction of the current, the tilde is on the right side of the river.
Designed to be placed or worn outward.
The right side of a piece of cloth
(politics) Pertaining to the political right; conservative.
On the right side.
Towards the right side.
Exactly, precisely.
The arrow landed right in the middle of the target.
Luckily we arrived right at the start of the film.
Immediately, directly.
Can't you see it? It's right beside you!
Tom was standing right in front of the TV, blocking everyone's view.
Very, extremely, quite.
I made a right stupid mistake there, didn't I?
I stubbed my toe a week ago and it still hurts right much.
According to fact or truth; actually; truly; really.
In a correct manner.
Do it right or don't do it at all.
To a great extent or degree.
Sir, I am right glad to meet you …
Members of the Queen's Privy Council are styled The Right Honourable for life.
The Right Reverend Monsignor Guido Sarducci.
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.
- After that interview, I don't think we should hire her.
- Right — who wants lunch?
- Right — who wants lunch?
Used to check agreement at the end of an utterance.
You're going, right?
Used to add seriousness or decisiveness before a statement.
That which complies with justice, law or reason.
We're on the side of right in this contest.
A legal, just or moral entitlement.
You have no right to go through my personal diary.
The right side or direction.
The pharmacy is just on the right past the bookshop.
The right hand or fist.
The authority to perform, publish, film, or televise a particular work, event, etc.; a copyright.
(politics) The ensemble of right-wing political parties; political conservatives as a group.
The political right holds too much power.
The outward or most finished surface, as of a coin, piece of cloth, a carpet, etc.
(surfing) A wave breaking from right to left (viewed from the shore).
(transitive) To correct.
Righting all the wrongs of the war immediately will be impossible.
(transitive) To set upright.
The tow-truck righted what was left of the automobile.
(intransitive) To return to normal upright position.
When the wind died down, the ship righted.
(transitive) To do justice to; to relieve from wrong; to restore rights to; to assert or regain the rights of.
To right the oppressed
Straight; direct; not crooked; as, a right line.
Upright; erect from a base; having an upright axis; not oblique; as, right ascension; a right pyramid or cone.
Fit; suitable; proper; correct; becoming; as, the right man in the right place; the right way from London to Oxford.
Conformed to the constitution of man and the will of God, or to justice and equity; not deviating from the true and just; according with truth and duty; just; true.
That which is conformable to the Supreme Rule is absolutely right, and is called right simply without relation to a special end.
Characterized by reality or genuineness; real; actual; not spurious.
In this battle, . . . the Britons never more plainly manifested themselves to be right barbarians.
According with truth; passing a true judgment; conforming to fact or intent; not mistaken or wrong; not erroneous; correct; as, this is the right faith.
You are right, Justice, and you weigh this well.
If there be no prospect beyond the grave, the inference is . . . right, "Let us eat and drink, for to-morrow we die."
Most favorable or convenient; fortunate.
The lady has been disappointed on the right side.
Of or pertaining to that side of the body in man on which the muscular action is usually stronger than on the other side; - opposed to left when used in reference to a part of the body; as, the right side, hand, arm. Also applied to the corresponding side of the lower animals.
Became the sovereign's favorite, his right hand.
Well placed, disposed, or adjusted; orderly; well regulated; correctly done.
Designed to be placed or worn outward; as, the right side of a piece of cloth.
"Right," cries his lordship.
In a right manner.
In a right or straight line; directly; hence; straightway; immediately; next; as, he stood right before me; it went right to the mark; he came right out; he followed right after the guide.
Unto Dian's temple goeth she right.
Let thine eyes look right on.
Right across its track there lay,Down in the water, a long reef of gold.
Exactly; just.
Came he right now to sing a raven's note?
According to the law or will of God; conforming to the standard of truth and justice; righteously; as, to live right; to judge right.
According to any rule of art; correctly.
You with strict discipline instructed right.
According to fact or truth; actually; truly; really; correctly; exactly; as, to tell a story right.
Right as it were a steed of Lumbardye.
His wounds so smarted that he slept right naught.
In a great degree; very; wholly; unqualifiedly; extremely; highly; as, right humble; right noble; right valiant.
For which I should be right sorry.
[I] return those duties back as are right fit.
That which is right or correct.
Seldom your opinions err;Your eyes are always in the right.
A just judgment or action; that which is true or proper; justice; uprightness; integrity.
Long love to her has borne the faithful knight,And well deserved, had fortune done him right.
That to which one has a just claim.
There are no rights whatever, without corresponding duties.
That which one has a legal or social claim to do or to exact; legal power; authority; as, a sheriff has a right to arrest a criminal.
Born free, he sought his right.
Hast thou not right to all created things?
Men have no right to what is not reasonable.
The right side; the side opposite to the left.
Led her to the Souldan's right.
Privilege or immunity granted by authority.
In some legislative bodies of Europe (as in France), those members collectively who are conservatives or monarchists. See Center, 5.
The outward or most finished surface, as of a piece of cloth, a carpet, etc.
He should himself use it by right.
I should have been a woman by right.
To bring or restore to the proper or natural position; to set upright; to make right or straight (that which has been wrong or crooked); to correct.
To do justice to; to relieve from wrong; to restore rights to; to assert or regain the rights of; as, to right the oppressed; to right one's self; also, to vindicate.
So just is God, to right the innocent.
All experience hath shown that mankind are more disposed to suffer while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed.
To recover the proper or natural condition or position; to become upright.
Hence, to regain an upright position, as a ship or boat, after careening.
An abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature;
They are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights
Certain rights can never be granted to the government but must be kept in the hands of the people
A right is not something that somebody gives you; it is something that nobody can take away
(frequently plural) the interest possessed by law or custom in some intangible thing;
Mineral rights
Film rights
Location near or direction toward the right side; i.e. the side to the south when a person or object faces east;
He stood on the right
A turn to the right;
Take a right at the corner
Those who support political or social or economic conservatism; those who believe that things are better left unchanged
Anything in accord with principles of justice;
He feels he is in the right
The rightfulness of his claim
The hand that is on the right side of the body;
He writes with his right hand but pitches with his left
Hit him with quick rights to the body
The piece of ground in the outfield on the catcher's right
Make reparations or amends for;
Right a wrongs done to the victims of the Holocaust
Put in or restore to an upright position;
They righted the sailboat that had capsized
Regain an upright or proper position;
The capsized boat righted again
Make right or correct;
Correct the mistakes
Rectify the calculation
Free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth;
The correct answer
The correct version
The right answer
Took the right road
The right decision
Being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the east when facing north;
My right hand
Right center field
A right-hand turn
The right bank of a river is the bank on your right side when you are facing downstream
Socially right or correct;
It isn't right to leave the party without saying goodbye
Correct behavior
In conformance with justice or law or morality;
Do the right thing and confess
Correct in opinion or judgment;
Time proved him right
Appropriate for a condition or occasion;
Everything in its proper place
The right man for the job
She is not suitable for the position
Of or belonging to the political or intellectual left
In or into a satisfactory condition;
Things are right again now
Put things right
Intended for the right hand;
A right-hand glove
In accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure;
What's the right word for this?
The right way to open oysters
Having the axis perpendicular to the base;
A right angle
Of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face outward;
The right side of the cloth showed the pattern
Be sure your shirt is right side out
Most suitable or right for a particular purpose;
A good time to plant tomatoes
The right time to act
The time is ripe for great sociological changes
Precisely, exactly;
Stand right here!
Immediately;
She called right after dinner
Exactly;
He fell flop on his face
Toward or on the right; also used figuratively;
He looked right and left
The party has moved right
In the right manner;
Please do your job properly!
Can't you carry me decent?
An interjection expressing agreement
Completely;
She felt right at home
He fell right into the trap
(Southern regional intensive) very;
The baby is mighty cute
He's mighty tired
It is powerful humid
That boy is powerful big now
They have a right nice place
In accordance with moral or social standards;
That serves him right
Do right by him
In a correct manner;
He guessed right
Right Meaning in a Sentence
She knew right away that something was wrong.
He was the right person for the job.
Doing the right thing is not always easy.
Turn right at the traffic light to reach the park.
It's important to stand up for what is right.
He searched all over for the right gift for her birthday.
Finding the right words can be difficult.
She looked left and right before crossing the street.
It's your right to express your opinion.
You have the right to remain silent during questioning.
Please make sure you're in the right lane for turning.
I'm not sure if this is the right time to talk about it.
She finally found the right dress for the occasion.
It felt right to donate to the charity helping kids.
Practice makes perfect, so keep practicing until you get it right.
The right answer to the math problem is 42.
The right kind of exercise can improve your health significantly.
Finding the right balance in life is essential for happiness.
Choose the right tool for the job to make it easier.
Getting the timing right is crucial in baking.
She's the right person to lead the project to success.
Choosing the right college can be a challenging decision.
Ensuring you're on the right path requires regular reflection.
The right amount of seasoning can enhance the flavor of any dish.
He has the right attitude for overcoming challenges.
Right Idioms & Phrases
Right as rain
In perfect condition or health.
After a good night's sleep, he felt right as rain.
Two wrongs don't make a right
Attempting to counteract one bad action with another does not result in justice.
He apologized after realizing that two wrongs don't make a right.
In the right place at the right time
Being somewhere at the most opportune moment.
He got the job because he was in the right place at the right time.
Right under one's nose
In an obvious place, yet overlooked.
The keys were right under his nose, on the kitchen counter.
Right off the bat
Immediately, without delay.
She knew right off the bat that the house was perfect for them.
Common Curiosities
Which vowel is used before Right?
It depends on the context, e.g., "a" in "a right."
What is the root word of Right?
The Old English "riht."
Why is it called Right?
It’s derived from the Old English word "riht," meaning "straight, not bent, direct."
What is the verb form of Right?
Right (e.g., to right a wrong).
Which conjunction is used with Right?
Conjunction usage isn't specific to words like "right."
Is Right an adverb?
Yes, e.g., "Turn right."
Is Right a negative or positive word?
Generally positive but context-dependent.
What is the singular form of Right?
Right.
What is the pronunciation of Right?
/raɪt/
What is the plural form of Right?
Rights.
Is Right an abstract noun?
When referring to moral or legal entitlement, yes.
Is Right a countable noun?
Yes, in the sense of entitlements.
Which preposition is used with Right?
Various prepositions can be used, e.g., "to" in "to the right."
Is Right a vowel or consonant?
It’s a word containing both vowels and consonants.
Is Right a collective noun?
No.
Is the Right term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but can be used metaphorically.
Is the word Right is imperative?
No, but it can be used in imperative sentences.
What is a stressed syllable in Right?
The entire word, as it's one syllable.
What part of speech is Right?
It can be a noun, adjective, or adverb.
What is the opposite of Right?
Left (direction), or wrong (correctness).
Is the word Right is Gerund?
No.
How do we divide Right into syllables?
It is one syllable and isn’t divided.
How is Right used in a sentence?
"She was right about the test being difficult."
Is Right a noun or adjective?
Both, depending on usage.
Is the word “Right” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
Can be either, based on sentence structure.
Which determiner is used with Right?
Depends on context, e.g., "the," "this," "my."
What is the second form of Right?
Righted (past simple).
What is the third form of Right?
Righted (past participle).
Which article is used with Right?
"The" or "a," depending on the context.
How many syllables are in Right?
One.
What is another term for Right?
Correct, or for direction, starboard.
What is the first form of Right?
Right (verb: to redress).
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