rite

/ɹaɪt/ · noun

Meaning

A religious custom.
(by extension) A prescribed behavior.
Straight, not bent.
Of an angle, having a size of 90 degrees, or one quarter of a complete rotation; the angle between two perpendicular lines.
Of a geometric figure, incorporating a right angle between edges, faces, axes, etc.
Complying with justice, correctness or reason; correct, just, true.
Appropriate, perfectly suitable; fit for purpose.
Healthy, sane, competent.
On the right side.
Towards the right side.
Exactly, precisely.
Immediately, directly.
Very, extremely, quite.
According to fact or truth; actually; truly; really.
Yes, that is correct; I agree.
I agree with whatever you say; I have no opinion.
Signpost word to change the subject in a discussion or discourse.
Used to check agreement at the end of an utterance.
Used to add seriousness or decisiveness before a statement.
That which complies with justice, law or reason.
A legal, just or moral entitlement.
The right side or direction.
The right hand or fist.
The ensemble of right-wing political parties; political conservatives as a group.
The outward or most finished surface, as of a coin, piece of cloth, a carpet, etc.

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