Толковый словарь английского языка - right
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I. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Old English riht; akin to Old High German reht ~, Latin rectus straight, ~, regere to lead straight, direct, rule, rogare to ask, Greek oregein to stretch out Date: before 12th century ~eous , up~ , being in accordance with what is just, good, or proper , conforming to facts or truth ; correct , suitable , appropriate , straight , genuine , real , 7. of, relating to, situated on, or being the side of the body which is away from the side on which the heart is mostly located, located nearer to the ~ hand than to the left, located to the ~ of an observer facing the object specified or directed as the ~ arm would point when raised out to the side, d. located on the ~ of an observer facing in the same direction as the object specified , located on the ~ when facing downstream , done with the ~ hand , having the axis perpendicular to the base , of, relating to, or constituting the principal or more prominent side of an object , acting or judging in accordance with truth or fact , 11. being in good physical or mental health or order , being in a correct or proper state , most favorable or desired ; preferable , of, adhering to, or constituted by the Right especially in politics, see: correct ~ness noun II. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English riht, from riht, adjective Date: before 12th century qualities (as adherence to duty or obedience to lawful authority) that together constitute the ideal of moral propriety or merit moral approval, something to which one has a just claim: as, the power or privilege to which one is justly entitled , b. the interest that one has in a piece of property, the property interest possessed under law or custom and agreement in an intangible thing especially of a literary and artistic nature , something that one may properly claim as due , the cause of truth or justice, 5. ~ hand 1a, the location or direction of the ~ side , the part on the ~ side, ~ field , a turn to the ~ , 6. the true account or correct interpretation, the quality or state of being factually correct, 7. often capitalized the part of a legislative chamber located to the ~ of the presiding officer, the members of a continental European legislative body occupying the ~ as a result of holding more conservative political views than other members, 8. individuals professing support of the established order and favoring traditional attitudes and practices and conservative governmental policies, a conservative position, 9. a privilege given stockholders to subscribe pro rata to a new issue of securities generally below market price, the negotiable certificate evidencing such privilege, ~most adjective III. adverb Date: before 12th century according to ~ , in the exact location, position, or moment ; precisely , in a suitable, proper, or desired manner , in a direct line, course, or manner ; directly , straight , according to fact or truth ; truly , 6. all the way , in a complete manner , without delay ; immediately , to a great degree ; very , on or to the ~ , IV. verb Date: before 12th century transitive verb 1. to do justice to ; redress the injuries of , justify , vindicate , avenge , 3. to adjust or restore to the proper state or condition , to bring or restore to an up~ position , intransitive verb to become up~, ~er noun
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adj., n., v., adv., & int. --adj. 1 (of conduct etc.) just, morally or socially correct (it is only right to tell you; I want to do the right thing). 2 true, correct; not mistaken (the right time; you were right about the weather). 3 less wrong or not wrong (which is the right way to town?). 4 more or most suitable or preferable (the right person for the job; along the right lines). 5 in a sound or normal condition; physically or mentally healthy; satisfactory (the engine doesn't sound right). 6 a on or towards the side of the human body which corresponds to the position of east if one regards oneself as facing north. b on or towards that part of an object which is analogous to a person's right side or (with opposite sense) which is nearer to a spectator's right hand. 7 (of a side of fabric etc.) meant for display or use (turn it right side up). 8 colloq. or archaic real; properly so called (made a right mess of it; a right royal welcome). --n. 1 that which is morally or socially correct or just; fair treatment (often in pl.: the rights and wrongs of the case). 2 (often foll. by to, or to + infin.) a justification or fair claim (has no right to speak like that). 3 a thing one may legally or morally claim; the state of being entitled to a privilege or immunity or authority to act (a right of reply; human rights). 4 the right-hand part or region or direction. 5 Boxing a the right hand. b a blow with this. 6 (often Right) Polit. a a group or section favouring conservatism (orig. the more conservative section of a continental legislature, seated on the president's right). b such conservatives collectively. 7 the side of a stage which is to the right of a person facing the audience. 8 (esp. in marching) the right foot. 9 the right wing of an army. --v.tr. 1 (often refl.) restore to a proper or straight or vertical position. 2 a correct (mistakes etc.); set in order. b avenge (a wrong or a wronged person); make reparation for or to. c vindicate, justify, rehabilitate. --adv. 1 straight (go right on). 2 colloq. immediately; without delay (I'll...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
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