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/ðæts raɪt/
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A reply confirming that what someone said is correct.
Practice using that's right in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • “We meet at nine?” “That’s right.”
  • “Your sister is a teacher?” “That’s right.”
  • “Is this your bag?” “That’s right.”
  • “So the answer is five?” “That’s right.”
  • “You live near the park?” “That’s right.”

Similar words

exactly
correct

Meanings

Confirm a statement

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An expression used to say that another person’s statement or answer is correct.

Examples

  • “Is this your bag?” “That’s right.”
  • “We meet at nine?” “That’s right.”
  • “You live near the park?” “That’s right.”
  • “So the answer is five?” “That’s right.”
  • “Your sister is a teacher?” “That’s right.”

Similar words

correct
exactly

Etymology

That’s means that is, and right here means correct.

FAQ

What does that's right mean?

That’s right confirms that a statement or answer is correct.

When is that's right used?

It is used after someone checks a fact or gives an answer.

How does that's right differ from all right?

That’s right confirms a fact; all right often accepts a suggestion.

How is that's right used in a sentence?

“We meet at nine?” “That’s right.” confirms the time.

Is that's right formal?

No, that’s right is an everyday reply.

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