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RIGHT OR RITE OR WRITE

Right - noun:

  1. The side or direction opposite the left: The arrow pointed to the right.
  2. Something that is correct, just, moral, or honorable: She knew the difference between right and wrong.
  3. A moral or legal claim: human rights; the right to vote.

Right - adjective:

    1. Of, having to do with, located on, or toward the side opposite the left: Move your right foot. Put the merit patch on your right sleeve. Make a right turn at the light.
    2. Intended to be worn facing outward: Make sure you have the right side of the fabric.
    3. Correct; accurate: That's the right answer!
    4. Morally correct; just: Some one knocked this down; I'll put it back on the shelf; it's the right thing to do.
    5. Suitable; appropriate: He is the right person for the part.

Right - adverb:

    1. On or to the right: She looked right and left before crossing the street.
    2. In a direct line; straight: He went right home from school.
    3. In a correct manner; properly: You didn't do that right.
    4. Exactly; just: Stay right where you are.
    5. Immediately: I'll see you right after lunch.

Right - verb:

    1. To put back into an upright, proper, or normal position: They righted the overturned chairs.
    2. To set right; correct: We must right this injustice.

Rite - noun:

    1. A set form of conducting a ceremony.
    2. The liturgy* of a church.
    3. A ceremonial act or action.
      * The formal procedures used in a public worship service.

Write - verb:

    1. To form letters, symbols, or words on a surface: Write you name at the top of the paper.
    2. To make up, as a story or poem; compose: She has written four novels.
    3. To send a letter or note to: I write to my pen pal once a week.


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