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rite/right/write/wright

rite   (rīt)

Noun.

  • The prescribed or customary form for conducting a religious or other solemn ceremony: the rite of baptism.
  • A ceremonial act or series of acts: fertility rites.

 

right   (rīt)

Adjective., right·er, right·est.

  • 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.
  • Mathematics.
    • 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.

 

Noun.,

  • That which is just, morally good, legal, proper, or fitting.
  • 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.
  • often Right
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • A just or legal claim or title.

 

Adverb.

  • 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.
  • Used as an intensive: kept right on going.
  • Used in titles: The Right Reverend Jane Smith.


Verb., right·ed, right·ing, rights.

Verb. Transitive.,

  • 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.

 

Verb. Intransitive.,

  • To regain an upright or proper position.

 

write   (rīt)

Verb., wrote, writ·ten, also writ, writ·ing, writes.

Verb. Transitive.,

  • To form (letters, words, or symbols) on a surface such as paper with an instrument such as a pen.
  • To spell: How do you write your name?
  • To form (letters or words) in cursive style.
  • To compose and set down, especially in literary or musical form: write a poem; write a prelude.
  • To draw up in legal form; draft: write a will.
  • To fill in or cover with writing: write a check; wrote five pages in an hour.
  • To express in writing; set down: write one's thoughts.
  • To communicate by correspondence: wrote that she was planning to visit.
  • To underwrite, as an insurance policy.
  • To ordain or prophesy: It was written that the empire would fall.
  • Computer Science. To transfer or copy (information) from memory to a storage device or output device.

 

Verb. Intransitive.,

  • To trace or form letters, words, or symbols on paper or another surface.
  • To produce written material, such as articles or books.
  • To compose a letter; communicate by mail.

 

wright   (rīt)

Noun.

  • One that constructs or repairs something. Often used in combination: a playwright; a shipwright.

 

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