--- title: R — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 42 description: The 1025 words of the English dictionary under R, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/42/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / R # R — The English dictionary · page 42 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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[R](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/) · [S](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/) · [T](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/) · [U](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/) · [V](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/V/) · [W](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/W/) · [X](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/X/) · [Y](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Y/) · [Z](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Z/) [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/) … [40](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/40/) [41](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/41/) **42** [43](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/43/) … [50](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/50/) … [55](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/55/) **rider** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A person who rides a horse, a bike, a motorbike or a scooter.[↗](../../rider/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A person who rides a horse, a bike,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A passenger on a bus or train (mostly American).[↗](../../rider/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A passenger on a bus or train mostly…") *Example:* The rider fell off her horse but was not hurt.[↗](../../rider/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The rider fell off her horse but was…") · Every bike rider should wear a helmet.[↗](../../rider/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Every bike rider should wear a helmet.") · Slow down when you pass a horse and rider.[↗](../../rider/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Slow down when you pass a horse and…") · My brother is a fast rider on his scooter.[↗](../../rider/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: My brother is a fast rider on his…") · The bus had only three riders.[↗](../../rider/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The bus had only three riders.") · The rider pulled the reins to stop the horse.[↗](../../rider/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The rider pulled the reins to stop the…") · Riders must stop at the red light.[↗](../../rider/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Riders must stop at the red light.") · All around were graves, and the rider found he had a gravestone under him\![↗](../../rider/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: All around were graves, and the rider found…") · Dan shall be a serpent in the way, a horned snake in the path, that biteth the horse's heels, so that his rider falleth backward.[↗](../../rider/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Dan shall be a serpent in the way,…") (Torah GEN.49.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rider/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.49.17, JPS 1917") · And Miriam sang unto them: Sing ye to the LORD, for He is highly exalted: the horse and his rider hath He thrown into the sea.[↗](../../rider/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And Miriam sang unto them: Sing ye to…") (Torah EXO.15.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rider/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.15.21, JPS 1917") · Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spoke, saying: I will sing unto the LORD, for He is highly exalted; the horse and his rider hath He thrown into the sea.[↗](../../rider/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Then sang Moses and the children of Israel…") (Torah EXO.15.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rider/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.15.1, JPS 1917") · When the time cometh, she raiseth her wings on high, and scorneth the horse and his rider.[↗](../../rider/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: When the time cometh, she raiseth her wings…") (Writings JOB.39.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rider/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.39.18, JPS 1917") · At Thy rebuke, O God of Jacob, they are cast into a dead sleep, the riders also and the horses.[↗](../../rider/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: At Thy rebuke, O God of Jacob, they…") (Writings PSA.76.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rider/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.76.7, JPS 1917") · And with thee will I shatter the horse and his rider, and with thee will I shatter the chariot and him that rideth therein; (Prophets JER.51.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rider/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: And with thee will I shatter the horse…") **rideth** — *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* «rideth» means «rides», a form of «ride».[↗](../../rideth/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: «rideth» means «rides», a form of «ride».") *e.g.* To ride is to sit on something and travel on it, like a bike, horse or bus.[↗](../../rideth/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To ride is to sit on something and…") *Example:* And what saddle soever he that hath the issue rideth upon shall be unclean.[↗](../../rideth/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: And what saddle soever he that hath the…") (Torah LEV.15.9, JPS 1917) · There is none like unto God, O Jeshurun, who rideth upon the heaven as thy help, and in His excellency on the skies.[↗](../../rideth/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: There is none like unto God, O Jeshurun,…") (Torah DEU.33.26, JPS 1917) **ridge** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A long, narrow, high strip of land along the top of hills or mountains.[↗](../../ridge/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A long, narrow, high strip of land along…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A raised line on a surface: the ridges on a coin's edge.[↗](../../ridge/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A raised line on a surface: the ridges…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* The top edge where two sloping parts of a roof meet.[↗](../../ridge/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: The top edge where two sloping parts of…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (weather) A long area of high air pressure.[↗](../../ridge/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A long area of high air pressure.") *Example:* We walked along the ridge and saw both valleys.[↗](../../ridge/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We walked along the ridge and saw both…") · The roof's ridge was covered in moss.[↗](../../ridge/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The roof's ridge was covered in moss.") · Your fingerprints have tiny ridges.[↗](../../ridge/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Your fingerprints have tiny ridges.") · Ridged crisps hold more dip.[↗](../../ridge/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Ridged crisps hold more dip.") · A ridge of high pressure brought sunshine.[↗](../../ridge/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: A ridge of high pressure brought sunshine.") · The coin has ridges round its edge.[↗](../../ridge/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The coin has ridges round its edge.") · Once they wandered a long way into the forest, and even ventured together to climb the high ridge.[↗](../../ridge/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Once they wandered a long way into the…") · Watering her ridges abundantly, settling down the furrows thereof, Thou makest her soft with showers; Thou blessest the growth thereof.[↗](../../ridge/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Watering her ridges abundantly, settling down the furrows…") (Writings PSA.65.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../ridge/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.65.11, JPS 1917") **ridicule** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Ridicule is unkind laughing at someone or something to make them look silly or stupid.[↗](../../ridicule/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Ridicule is unkind laughing at someone or something…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To ridicule someone is to make fun of them in a cruel or mocking way.[↗](../../ridicule/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To ridicule someone is to make fun of…") *Example:* The other children ridiculed him for his old shoes.[↗](../../ridicule/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The other children ridiculed him for his old…") · She faced ridicule but never gave up her dream.[↗](../../ridicule/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: She faced ridicule but never gave up her…") · The inventor's idea was met with ridicule, but it worked.[↗](../../ridicule/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The inventor's idea was met with ridicule, but…") · Ridicule can hurt more than a push.[↗](../../ridicule/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Ridicule can hurt more than a push.") · Don't ridicule someone for making a mistake.[↗](../../ridicule/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't ridicule someone for making a mistake.") · His silly hat made him an object of ridicule.[↗](../../ridicule/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: His silly hat made him an object of…") · THE OLIVE-TREE ridiculed the Fig-Tree because, while she was green all the year round, the Fig-Tree changed its leaves with the seasons.[↗](../../ridicule/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: THE OLIVE-TREE ridiculed the Fig-Tree because, while she…") **ridiculous** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Very silly or unreasonable, so that people may laugh at it: «a ridiculous hat».[↗](../../ridiculous/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Very silly or unreasonable, so that people may…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal) Extreme; amazing: «The price was ridiculous.».[↗](../../ridiculous/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Extreme; amazing: «The price was ridiculous.».") *Example:* That's a ridiculous excuse\![↗](../../ridiculous/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: That's a ridiculous excuse!") · Toad looked ridiculous in the washerwoman's bonnet.[↗](../../ridiculous/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Toad looked ridiculous in the washerwoman's bonnet.") · «Sentence first — verdict afterwards!» said the Queen.[↗](../../ridiculous/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: «Sentence first — verdict afterwards!» said the Queen.") «Stuff and nonsense!» said Alice, because it was ridiculous.[↗](../../ridiculous/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: «Stuff and nonsense!» said Alice, because it was…") · The shoes were ridiculously expensive.[↗](../../ridiculous/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The shoes were ridiculously expensive.") · If your answer says a cat weighs 400 kg, it's ridiculous — check it.[↗](../../ridiculous/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: If your answer says a cat weighs 400…") · He wore a ridiculous hat with a feather.[↗](../../ridiculous/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: He wore a ridiculous hat with a feather.") · "What a ridiculous little shoot!" said one.[↗](../../ridiculous/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: 'What a ridiculous little shoot!' said one.") **riding** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Riding is travelling on a bike, horse or other thing that carries you.[↗](../../riding/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Riding is travelling on a bike, horse or…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Riding (horse riding, horseback riding) is the sport or hobby of riding horses.[↗](../../riding/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Riding horse riding, horseback riding is the sport…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Riding is the -ing form of ride: «She is riding her scooter».[↗](../../riding/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Riding is the -ing form of ride: «She…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* In Canada, a riding is an area that elects one member of parliament.[↗](../../riding/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: In Canada, a riding is an area that…") *Example:* He spent 45 minutes riding his bike.[↗](../../riding/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: He spent 45 minutes riding his bike.") · Riding lessons cost $20 each.[↗](../../riding/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Riding lessons cost $20 each.") · She went riding 3 times this week.[↗](../../riding/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: She went riding 3 times this week.") · How far did they ride while riding to the park?[↗](../../riding/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: How far did they ride while riding to…") · Horse riding is her favourite hobby.[↗](../../riding/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Horse riding is her favourite hobby.") · Wear a helmet when riding a scooter.[↗](../../riding/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Wear a helmet when riding a scooter.") · Little Red Riding Hood walked through the woods.[↗](../../riding/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Little Red Riding Hood walked through the woods.") · He is riding the bus to school today.[↗](../../riding/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: He is riding the bus to school today.") · Riding boots have a small heel.[↗](../../riding/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Riding boots have a small heel.") · But his brothers were riding slowly in front.[↗](../../riding/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: But his brothers were riding slowly in front.") · And God's anger was kindled because he went; and the angel of the LORD placed himself in the way for an adversary against him. — Now he was riding upon his ass, and his two servants were with him. — (Torah NUM.22.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../riding/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And God's anger was kindled because he went;…") · Dedan was thy trafficker in precious cloths for riding.[↗](../../riding/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Dedan was thy trafficker in precious cloths for…") (Prophets EZK.27.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../riding/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets EZK.27.20, JPS 1917") · clothed with blue, governors and rulers, handsome young men all of them, horsemen riding upon horses.[↗](../../riding/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: clothed with blue, governors and rulers, handsome young…") (Prophets EZK.23.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../riding/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets EZK.23.6, JPS 1917") · She doted upon the Assyrians, governors and rulers, warriors, clothed most gorgeously, horsemen riding upon horses, all of them handsome young men.[↗](../../riding/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: She doted upon the Assyrians, governors and rulers,…") (Prophets EZK.23.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../riding/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets EZK.23.12, JPS 1917") **rifle** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A long gun fired from the shoulder, with spiral grooves inside the barrel so the bullet spins and flies straight.[↗](../../rifle/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A long gun fired from the shoulder, with…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb) To search quickly and roughly through something, often to steal: «The burglar rifled through the drawers.».[↗](../../rifle/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To search quickly and roughly through something, often…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (verb, sport) To hit or kick a ball very hard and straight: «He rifled the ball into the net.».[↗](../../rifle/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To hit or kick a ball very hard…") *Example:* The soldier carried a rifle on his shoulder.[↗](../../rifle/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The soldier carried a rifle on his shoulder.") · Someone had rifled through my schoolbag.[↗](../../rifle/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Someone had rifled through my schoolbag.") · She rifled through the cupboard looking for her shoes.[↗](../../rifle/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: She rifled through the cupboard looking for her…") · The striker rifled the ball into the top corner.[↗](../../rifle/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The striker rifled the ball into the top…") · Farmers in Australia may use a rifle to protect sheep from foxes.[↗](../../rifle/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Farmers in Australia may use a rifle to…") · Never touch a rifle or any gun; tell an adult straight away.[↗](../../rifle/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Never touch a rifle or any gun; tell…") · So he took up a rifle which he had laid at his bedside.[↗](../../rifle/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: So he took up a rifle which he…") **rift** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A crack or gap, often in rock, trees, clouds or the ground.[↗](../../rift/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A crack or gap, often in rock, trees,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A split or quarrel between friends or families.[↗](../../rift/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A split or quarrel between friends or families.") *Example:* He watched the stars through the rifts in the trees.[↗](../../rift/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: He watched the stars through the rifts in…") · A rift opened in the rock.[↗](../../rift/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: A rift opened in the rock.") · The quarrel caused a rift between the brothers.[↗](../../rift/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The quarrel caused a rift between the brothers.") **rig** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To rig something means to arrange it dishonestly so that a certain result happens, like rigging a game or a vote.[↗](../../rig/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To rig something means to arrange it dishonestly…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To rig (up) means to build or set something up quickly from whatever you have.[↗](../../rig/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To rig up means to build or set…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To rig a boat means to fit it with ropes and sails.[↗](../../rig/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To rig a boat means to fit it…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A rig is a large structure for drilling for oil or gas, especially at sea.[↗](../../rig/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A rig is a large structure for drilling…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* A rig can be a set of equipment, or (in some countries) a large truck.[↗](../../rig/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: A rig can be a set of equipment,…") *Example:* The fairground game was rigged so nobody could win.[↗](../../rig/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The fairground game was rigged so nobody could…") · We rigged up a tent with a sheet and two chairs.[↗](../../rig/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: We rigged up a tent with a sheet…") · Workers live on the oil rig for weeks.[↗](../../rig/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Workers live on the oil rig for weeks.") · The sailors rigged the ship before the voyage.[↗](../../rig/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The sailors rigged the ship before the voyage.") · Dad rigged up a pulley to lift the bucket.[↗](../../rig/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad rigged up a pulley to lift the…") · Someone rigged the vote for class captain.[↗](../../rig/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Someone rigged the vote for class captain.") **rigged** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Rigged means unfairly arranged so that a certain person wins: a rigged game, a rigged election.[↗](../../rigged/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Rigged means unfairly arranged so that a certain…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Rigged also means fitted with ropes, sails or equipment: a ship rigged with three masts.[↗](../../rigged/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Rigged also means fitted with ropes, sails or…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Rigged up means made quickly from whatever you have: we rigged up a shelter with a sheet.[↗](../../rigged/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Rigged up means made quickly from whatever you…") *Example:* The fairground game was rigged so nobody could win the big teddy.[↗](../../rigged/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The fairground game was rigged so nobody could…") · He shouted that the match was rigged, but the referee was fair.[↗](../../rigged/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: He shouted that the match was rigged, but…") · We rigged up a tent with a blanket and two chairs.[↗](../../rigged/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: We rigged up a tent with a blanket…") · The old ship was rigged with white sails.[↗](../../rigged/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The old ship was rigged with white sails.") · Was the raffle rigged?[↗](../../rigged/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Was the raffle rigged?") The head teacher's son won again\![↗](../../rigged/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The head teacher's son won again!") · They rigged up a pulley to lift the bucket.[↗](../../rigged/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: They rigged up a pulley to lift the…") · Amidst shouting and cheers the ships were tarred and rigged, and then they sailed to foreign lands.[↗](../../rigged/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Amidst shouting and cheers the ships were tarred…") **rigging** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* All the ropes, wires and chains that hold up a ship's masts and work the sails.[↗](../../rigging/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: All the ropes, wires and chains that hold…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Cheating to fix the result of something in advance, as in «vote rigging» or «match rigging».[↗](../../rigging/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Cheating to fix the result of something in…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Putting up equipment, like rigging lights for a show.[↗](../../rigging/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Putting up equipment, like rigging lights for a…") *Example:* The sailors climbed the rigging to the top of the mast.[↗](../../rigging/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The sailors climbed the rigging to the top…") · The wind howled through the rigging.[↗](../../rigging/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The wind howled through the rigging.") · (law) Vote rigging means cheating in an election.[↗](../../rigging/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: law Vote rigging means cheating in an election.") · They accused the referee of rigging the match.[↗](../../rigging/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: They accused the referee of rigging the match.") · The crew were rigging the lights for the school play.[↗](../../rigging/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The crew were rigging the lights for the…") · Old ships had miles of rigging.[↗](../../rigging/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Old ships had miles of rigging.") · The wind cut through the rigging, and the boat cut through the sea.[↗](../../rigging/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The wind cut through the rigging, and the…") **right** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Right means correct, with no mistake: the right answer.[↗](../../right/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Right means correct, with no mistake: the right…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Right means on the side of the body that most people write with, the opposite of left: my right hand.[↗](../../right/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Right means on the side of the body…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Right means good, fair or proper.[↗](../../right/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Right means good, fair or proper.") *e.g.* It's not right to cheat.[↗](../../right/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: It's not right to cheat.") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A right is something every person should be allowed to have or do: the right to learn.[↗](../../right/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A right is something every person should be…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* As an adverb right means exactly or at once: right here, right now.[↗](../../right/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: As an adverb right means exactly or at…") *Everyday, meaning 6:* «Right!» or «Right then» starts something new, or means «I understand».[↗](../../right/#m6 "tree and pragmatics of: «Right!» or «Right then» starts something new, or…") *Everyday, meaning 7:* (casual) «Right?» at the end asks the listener to agree; «yeah, right» (sarcasm) means I don't believe you; in UK and Irish casual talk «right» means very or real: a right mess, a right laugh.[↗](../../right/#m7 "tree and pragmatics of: «Right?» at the end asks the listener to…") *Everyday, meaning 8:* (rough) «You're a right idiot», «a right pain» are put-downs; «serves you right» means you got what you deserved.[↗](../../right/#m8 "tree and pragmatics of: «You're a right idiot», «a right pain» are…") *Everyday, meaning 9:* (formal) The exam voice says «correct», «accurate», «valid», «appropriate», «consistent with the established facts», «entitlement» (a right).[↗](../../right/#m9 "tree and pragmatics of: The exam voice says «correct», «accurate», «valid», «appropriate»,…") *Example:* Right\![↗](../../right/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Right!") · Round 1: 8 of 20 right.[↗](../../right/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Round 1: 8 of 20 right.") · Ben got 7 sums right and 3 wrong.[↗](../../right/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Ben got 7 sums right and 3 wrong.") How many sums did he do?[↗](../../right/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: How many sums did he do?") · Anna answered 15 questions and got 12 right.[↗](../../right/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Anna answered 15 questions and got 12 right.") · Raise your right hand.[↗](../../right/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Raise your right hand.") · Turn right at the corner.[↗](../../right/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Turn right at the corner.") · A square has four right angles.[↗](../../right/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: A square has four right angles.") · It is not right to take things that aren't yours.[↗](../../right/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: It is not right to take things that…") · Every child has the right to go to school.[↗](../../right/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Every child has the right to go to…") · Mia reckons plants eat soil to grow. right?[↗](../../right/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Mia reckons plants eat soil to grow. right?") → No, plants make their food from light, air and water.[↗](../../right/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: → No, plants make their food from light,…") · «I did all my homework.»[↗](../../right/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: «I did all my homework.»") «Yeah, right.»[↗](../../right/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: «Yeah, right.»") · Of 15 items attempted, 12 were answered correctly; state the number of incorrect responses.[↗](../../right/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Of 15 items attempted, 12 were answered correctly;…") · "He doesn't smell right!" he exclaimed.[↗](../../right/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: 'He doesn't smell right!' he exclaimed.") · Thou stretchedst out Thy right hand — the earth swallowed them.[↗](../../right/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Thou stretchedst out Thy right hand — the…") (Torah EXO.15.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../right/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.15.12, JPS 1917") · Thy right hand, O LORD, glorious in power, Thy right hand, O LORD, dasheth in pieces the enemy.[↗](../../right/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Thy right hand, O LORD, glorious in power,…") (Torah EXO.15.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../right/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.15.6, JPS 1917") · If he take him another wife, her food, her raiment, and her conjugal rights, shall he not diminish.[↗](../../right/#x16 "tree and pragmatics of: If he take him another wife, her food,…") (Torah EXO.21.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../right/#x16 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.21.10, JPS 1917") · Shall even one that hateth right govern?[↗](../../right/#x17 "tree and pragmatics of: Shall even one that hateth right govern?") (Writings JOB.34.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../right/#x17 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.34.17, JPS 1917") · Why withdrawest Thou Thy hand, even Thy right hand?[↗](../../right/#x18 "tree and pragmatics of: Why withdrawest Thou Thy hand, even Thy right…") (Writings PSA.74.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../right/#x18 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.74.11, JPS 1917") · He kisseth the lips that giveth a right answer.[↗](../../right/#x19 "tree and pragmatics of: He kisseth the lips that giveth a right…") (Writings PRO.24.26, JPS 1917)[↗](../../right/#x19 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PRO.24.26, JPS 1917") **righteous** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Righteous means morally right and good, doing what is fair and honest.[↗](../../righteous/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Righteous means morally right and good, doing what…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (Bible, church) A righteous person is one who lives the way God wants; Christians and Jews believe God loves the righteous.[↗](../../righteous/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A righteous person is one who lives the…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Righteous anger is anger you feel because something is truly unfair.[↗](../../righteous/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Righteous anger is anger you feel because something…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (slang, US, a bit old-fashioned) Righteous can mean really great or excellent.[↗](../../righteous/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: Righteous can mean really great or excellent.") *Example:* The judge was a righteous man who treated everyone fairly.[↗](../../righteous/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The judge was a righteous man who treated…") · Noah was called a righteous man in the Bible story.[↗](../../righteous/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Noah was called a righteous man in the…") · She felt a righteous anger when the bully took the little boy's lunch.[↗](../../righteous/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: She felt a righteous anger when the bully…") · The psalm says the righteous will flourish like a palm tree.[↗](../../righteous/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The psalm says the righteous will flourish like…") · Fighting for clean water for the village is a righteous cause.[↗](../../righteous/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Fighting for clean water for the village is…") · Don't be so self-righteous; you forget your homework too\![↗](../../righteous/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't be so self-righteous; you forget your homework…") · (slang, US) That skateboard jump was totally righteous, dude.[↗](../../righteous/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: slang, US That skateboard jump was totally righteous,…") · Noah was in his generations a man righteous and whole-hearted; Noah walked with God.[↗](../../righteous/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Noah was in his generations a man righteous…") (Torah GEN.6.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../righteous/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.6.9, JPS 1917") · Let me die the death of the righteous, and let mine end be like his\![↗](../../righteous/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Let me die the death of the righteous,…") (Torah NUM.23.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../righteous/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.23.10, JPS 1917") · And Abraham drew near, and said: 'Wilt Thou indeed sweep away the righteous with the wicked?[↗](../../righteous/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And Abraham drew near, and said: 'Wilt Thou…") (Torah GEN.18.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../righteous/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.18.23, JPS 1917") · If thou be righteous, what givest thou Him?[↗](../../righteous/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: If thou be righteous, what givest thou Him?") (Writings JOB.35.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../righteous/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.35.7, JPS 1917") · Do ye indeed speak as a righteous company?[↗](../../righteous/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Do ye indeed speak as a righteous company?") (Writings PSA.58.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../righteous/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.58.2, JPS 1917") · When the foundations are destroyed, what hath the righteous wrought?[↗](../../righteous/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: When the foundations are destroyed, what hath the…") (Writings PSA.11.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../righteous/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.11.3, JPS 1917") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/) … [40](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/40/) [41](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/41/) **42** [43](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/43/) … [50](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/50/) … [55](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/55/) - ← previous: [page 41](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/41/) - next →: [page 43](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/43/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)