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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With multiple locations and dozens of players, “The Border” sees Art launching a bold scheme “to pull the whole wall down. Right on top of himself, if necessary.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Right on top of a scoop of vanilla ice cream, on a bed of soft scrambled eggs, and on a piece of crusty French bread with a thick shmear of butter.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2025

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

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025

Right on cue, Williams found him for a perfectly timed 29-yard touchdown that would finally put the Sun Devils away Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2023

Right on cue, a flock of clucking chickens hobbled toward us from a burned and blackened coop.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs

right on

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