right / rite / wright / write are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇
right: (noun) an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature; ; - Eleanor Roosevelt. (noun) location near or direction toward the right side; i.e. the side to the south when a person or object faces east. (noun) those who support political or social or economic conservatism; those who believe that things are better left unchanged. (noun) the hand that is on the right side of the body. (noun) a turn toward the side of the body that is on the south when the person is facing east. (noun) anything in accord with principles of justice. (noun) (frequently plural) the interest possessed by law or custom in some intangible thing. (verb) make reparations or amends for. (verb) put in or restore to an upright position. (verb) regain an upright or proper position. (adjective) being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the east when facing north. (adjective) in conformance with justice or law or morality. (adjective) correct in opinion or judgment. (adjective) of or belonging to the political or intellectual right. (adjective) in or into a satisfactory condition. (adjective) intended for the right hand. (adjective) having the axis perpendicular to the base. (adjective) (of the side of cloth or clothing) facing or intended to face outward. (adverb) precisely, exactly. (adverb) immediately. (adverb) exactly. (adverb) toward or on the right; also used figuratively. (adverb) an interjection expressing agreement. (adverb) completely.
rite: (noun) an established ceremony prescribed by a religion.
wright: (noun) United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939). (noun) United States writer whose work is concerned with the oppression of African Americans (1908-1960). (noun) United States aviation pioneer who (with his brother Orville Wright) invented the airplane (1867-1912). (noun) United States aviation pioneer who (with his brother Wilbur Wright) invented the airplane (1871-1948). (noun) influential United States architect (1869-1959). (noun) United States early feminist (born in Scotland) (1795-1852). (noun) someone who makes or repairs something (usually used in combination).
write: (verb) produce a literary work. (verb) communicate or express by writing. (verb) communicate (with) in writing. (verb) communicate by letter. (verb) mark or trace on a surface. (verb) record data on a computer. (verb) create code, write a computer program.
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