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Interjection

1. Yes, that is correct; I agree.
   • Sam Tyler: Look, look, you know when I said I wasn't wrong? Well, I was. But I was right about this not being the IRA. I was right to follow my instincts. Like you said, go with your gut feeling. I'm just taking your lead.
     Gene Hunt: So I'm right.
     Sam Tyler: We both are.
     Gene Hunt: Right.
     Sam...2007 March 6, Julie Rutterford, Life on Mars, Season 2, Episode 3

   Synonyms:

   all right, alright, right on, damn right, damn straight, that's right

2. I have listened to what you just said and I acknowledge your assertion or opinion, regardless of whether I agree with it (opinion) or can verify it (assertion).
   • Sam Tyler: Look, look, you know when I said I wasn't wrong? Well, I was. But I was right about this not being the IRA. I was right to follow my instincts. Like you said, go with your gut feeling. I'm just taking your lead.
     Gene Hunt: So I'm right.
     Sam Tyler: We both are.
     Gene Hunt: Right.
     Sam...2007 March 6, Julie Rutterford, Life on Mars, Season 2, Episode 3

   Synonyms:

   all right, alright, OK, okay, hmm, mmm

3. Signpost word to change the subject in a discussion or discourse.
   • — After that interview, I don't think we should hire her.
     — Right. Who wants lunch?

   Synonyms:

   all right, alright, well

4. Used to check listener engagement and (especially) agreement at the end of an utterance or each segment thereof.
   • You're going, right?

   Synonyms:

   all right, alright, y'know, do you know what I'm saying, you know what I'm saying, eh

5. Used to add seriousness or decisiveness before a statement.
   • Withnail: Right […] I'm gonna do the washing up.1987, Withnail and I

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