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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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

When Rory McIlroy sprayed his drive far to the right on the final hole of the Masters last month, it opened the door to a tantalizing possibility.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Zandi said there had not been mass layoffs, but that many companies were "right on the edge."

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Natasha Granville and Scott Bowhay, who live on Clittaford Road, said they were "right on top" of where the device was found.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

This morning the crappies were best in close to shore and we caught seven or eight good ones by hanging right on the edge of the lily pads and casting out to the deeper side.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen

right on

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