right and write are homophones: they are pronounced identically and spelled differently, which is why they are so often swapped. right means “being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the east when facing north”. write means “produce a literary work”.
/ˈɹaɪt/
1.adj.being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the east when facing north
“my right hand”
2.adj.free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
“the correct answer”
3.adj.socially right or correct
“it isn't right to leave the party without saying goodbye”
| right | write | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɹaɪt/ | /ˈɹaɪt/ |
| Said | rahyt | rahyt |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| Letters | 5 | 5 |
| Parts of speech | adjective, adverb, noun, verb | verb |
| Senses | 37 | 8 |
| How common | Core | Core |
| Synonyms | none recorded | compose, pen, indite |
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/ˈɹaɪt/
1.v.produce a literary work
“She composed a poem”
2.v.communicate or express by writing
“He wrote about his great love for his wife”
3.v.communicate (with) in writing
“Write her soon, please!”