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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Before he was an international sports mogul, he was Enos Stanley Kroenke from rural Missouri with sporting heritage scrawled right on his birth certificate—his namesakes were St. Louis Cardinals legends Enos Slaughter and Stan Musial.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Asked later whether he was close to making a decision on Iran, he replied: “It’s right on the borderline.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

"It's right on the borderline, believe me," Trump told reporters at Joint Base Andrews near Washington when asked where the talks with Iran stood.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

"The defender jumps with his left arm up and his fist is right on his head as the ball lands," he said.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

I still had never got more than seven words right on a spelling test.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff

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