be right
Have the truth
Be right is a phrase with two distinct uses.
In one, it means to be correct or accurate: You were right about the weather.
In the other, common in British English, it signals that someone will return or attend to something shortly: I'll be right back or simply Be right there.
The first use emphasizes accuracy of judgment or fact; the second emphasizes promptness and brief absence.
Conforming to fact
- preciseExactly correct, no error
- exactPerfectly correct, no deviation
- spot-onPrecisely correct, informally
- error-freeLacking any mistakes
flawless · unerring · valid · factual · verifiable · irrefutable · indisputable · conclusive
Conforming to moral principles
- virtuousMorally excellent, principled
- principledHaving strong moral beliefs
- honorableHaving high moral standards
- justFair and impartial
fair · decent · upright · conscientious · responsible · proper · appropriate · fitting
Shown to be right
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- formattingStructuring visual presentation
- typesettingArranging text for print
- layoutSpatial arrangement of elements
indentation · text alignment · word processing · desktop publishing
Accurate and sincere
- sincereGenuinely felt, not feigned
- candidHonest and direct
- frankOpen and direct
- genuineTruly what it claims
forthright · transparent · straightforward · authentic · veracious · truth-telling · faithful · reliable
accurate
Conforming to fact
- preciseExactly correct, no error
- exactPerfectly correct, no deviation
- spot-onPrecisely correct, informally
error-free · flawless · unerring · valid · factual · verifiable · irrefutable · indisputable · conclusive · definitive
ethical
Conforming to moral principles
- virtuousMorally excellent, principled
- principledHaving strong moral beliefs
- honorableHaving high moral standards
just · fair · decent · upright · conscientious · responsible · proper · appropriate · fitting · suitable
justified
Shown to be right
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- formattingStructuring visual presentation
- typesettingArranging text for print
layout · indentation · text alignment · word processing · desktop publishing
truthful
Accurate and sincere
genuine · forthright · transparent · straightforward · authentic · veracious · truth-telling · faithful · reliable · trustworthy
be rightbe wrong
Hold an incorrect belief
err · get it wrong · be off · miss the mark · misunderstand
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