Definitions

right on

[rahyt-on, -awn] / ˈraɪtˈɒn, -ˈɔn /

INTERJECTION

(expressing agreement)

Synonyms

WEAK

absolutely affirmative agreed all right amen assuredly aye beyond a doubt by all means certainly definitely even so exactly fine gladly good good enough granted indubitably just so most assuredly naturally of course okay positively precisely roger sure thing surely true undoubtedly unquestionably very well willingly without fail yea yep

ADJECTIVE

exactly right; relevant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolutely right correct right true

STRONG

current relevant sophisticated up-to-date

Example Sentences

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The Edgewater Hotel – Right on Lake Mendota near Capitol Square, this comfortable, elegant hotel makes the most of its setting.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Appeared in the March 6, 2026, print edition as 'Purim Was Right on the Nose This Year'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Right on the gearbox of Antonelli's Mercedes, the car in second.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025

Right on cue, first-timers began to react to the love triangle storyline on X, formerly Twitter, and TikTok, expressing how upset they were about the Carrie-Big-Aidan triangle.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2024

Right on the edge of the lake, there was one great big building.

From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder

right on

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