CEFR A1

right-hand side

noun phrase

Meaning

The part or area located on the right, often in contrast to the left, used to specify a particular direction or position relative to an observer or a reference point.

Examples

Please hand me the book on the right-hand side of the shelf.
The car park entrance is on the right-hand side, just past the traffic lights.

Synonyms: right side, starboard, dexter

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right-hand side (A1)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˌraɪt hænd ˈsaɪd/

Definition

The part or area located on the right, often in contrast to the left, used to specify a particular direction or position relative to an observer or a reference point.

Examples

Please hand me the book on the right-hand side of the shelf.
The car park entrance is on the right-hand side, just past the traffic lights.

How to Use right-hand side

on the right-hand side (prepositional phrase): indicating location or position — "The exit is on the right-hand side of the highway."
to the right-hand side (prepositional phrase): indicating movement or direction towards the right — "Turn to the right-hand side at the next intersection."

Synonyms of right-hand side

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Antonyms of right-hand side

Words with the opposite meaning to right-hand side:

left-hand side

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