Meaning
Indicating a direction, specifically the right side.
Cultural Background
The right side is generally associated with the dominant hand, which is why it is often the 'default' side for things like buttons or primary paths.
Remember the hand
If you are right-handed, 'on the right' is the side of your dominant hand.
Meaning
Indicating a direction, specifically the right side.
Remember the hand
If you are right-handed, 'on the right' is the side of your dominant hand.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
The library is ____ the right.
We use the preposition 'on' for this location.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesThe library is ____ the right.
We use the preposition 'on' for this location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, 'on the right' is the standard English idiom.
Related Phrases
On the left
contrastThe opposite side.