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Right vs. Rite vs. Wright

right
Definition

an abstract idea which is due to a person or governmental body by law, tradition or nature OR being correct OR a direction opposite of left.

Examples

a right is not something that somebody gives you; it is something that nobody can take away or That is the right answer OR Turn right at the corner.

rite
Definition

an established ceremony prescribed by a religion

Examples

the rite of baptism

wright
Definition

a worker skilled in working with wood

Examples

He was a shipwright by trade.

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