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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There is the possibility that “it’s going to stomp you, even if you’re right on value.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Health Minister Stephen Kinnock said the government is "making the most of our highly skilled pharmacists, while boosting access to services and giving patients more care right on their doorstep".

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Friedman has been proven right on this time and time again.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

As she recalls in “Big Time: A Simple Path to Time Abundance,” starting on Jan. 1, she devoted around 10 minutes each day to Tolstoy; she finished the book on Dec. 27, right on schedule.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Pablo Picasso was made for this revolutionary new century, and he arrived in Paris right on time: 1900.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

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