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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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

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

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

It kept right on rolling around the rim two more revolutions, as if it was caught in a whirlpool.

From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman

right on

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