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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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

“For a band like ours, it’s not too often that we get to play right on the beach and see the waves,” Fitz said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Anyone who bets right on the directional outcome before these events conclude will have monetized one of the most event-heavy calendars in recent memory.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

I never did look around to see if the monkeys were after me, but I could almost feel the hot breath of that big monkey right on the back of my neck.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

right on

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