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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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

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

Combine all that, and it was enough to put Antonelli right on Norris' tail when the McLaren came out of the pits.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

She never knew a thing like that could happen, she said, and it made her so nervous that she just quit her job, right on the spot.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson

right on

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