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I’ve heard some people confusing the words right and write. Here’s the difference between the two.
Right
Right has several definitions. As a noun, it can refer to moral entitlement or that which is morally just.
- I have a right to be sad if I want to.
- You don’t even understand the difference between right and wrong.
As an adjective, it refers to being correct or morally good.
- Are you sure we’re doing the right thing?
- Who knows the right answer?
As a verb, right refers to restoring something to its regulr position.
- After what seemed like an hour, we righted the capsized sailboat.
Write
Write, on the other hand, refers to the process of marking a surface with a pen, pencil, or similar implement.
- She wrote her name for the first time in cursive.
- Did you write this letter to Granny?
Bonus: Another word that sounds like right and write is wright, which refers to someone who builds or creates. For example, a shipwright is someone who builds ships, a playwright is someone who creates plays, and a wheelwright is someone who builds wheels.
Which words do you confuse? Let me know in the comments below.
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