As a Noun: 1. One of two opposite directions, sides or positions. If you are facing north, where the sun rises is in this relative position (in the east); facing south, sunset is in this position (in the west). English = right. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To be one of two opposite directions, sides or positions. If you are facing north, where the sun rises is in this relative position (in the east); facing south, sunset is in this position (in the west). English = (be) right. 2. To move in one of two opposite directions; namely, rightwards.