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“Right”. 1. “Right” is a noun meaning something to which someone is entitled EX: The RIGHT to speak one’s mind is granted to every American EX: Leave me alone; I have a RIGHT to my privacy EX: As the owner of the deed, he had the RIGHT to destroy the house. “Right”.
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“Right” • 1. “Right” is a noun meaning something to which someone is entitled • EX: The RIGHT to speak one’s mind is granted to every American • EX: Leave me alone; I have a RIGHT to my privacy • EX: As the owner of the deed, he had the RIGHT to destroy the house
“Right” • 1A. “Right” is an adjective meaning good, proper, correct, approved of, appropriate • EX: It’s not RIGHT to kick puppies • EX: Do the RIGHT thing; return the money to the orphans
“Right” • 1B. “Right” is an adjective meaning “not left” • EX: Head south to Michigan Ave, turn Right, and Ford headquarters will be on your RIGHT
“Right” • 1C. “Right” refers to a conservative political outlook in American politics • EX: Bill Clinton is on the Left, and President Bush is on the RIGHT
“Right” • 1D. “Right” is a verb meaning “to put in proper order, condition, or position” • EX: The captain wrestled with the rudder to RIGHT the ship • EX: Spiderman, as a super hero, tries to RIGHT the wrongs done by criminals
“Write” • 2. “Write” is a verb meaning to express, communicate, produce, or compose, esp. by making marks on paper with a writing implement • EX: WRITE a letter to your mom and tell her you love her • EX: Mozart used to WRITE amazing music before he died
“Rite” • 3. “Rite” is a formal or ceremonial act or procedure; a customary observance or practice • EX: My friend’s daughter participated in her RITE of First Communion • EX: In British households, afternoon tea is a daily RITE