aright

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. Rightly, correctly; in the right way or form.
  2. To or on the right-hand side.
verb
  1. To make right; put right; arrange or treat properly.

Pronunciation

/əˈɹaɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-aright.wav

Word forms

aright arights arighting arighted

Etymology

From Middle English ariȝt, ariht, from Old English āriht (“aright, properly”), from earlier *an riht, on riht (“rightly”), corresponding to a- + right.

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