Phrase guide

right back

adv · noun · prep_phrase · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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1

adv

Meaning 1

In an immediate or quick return to an original position.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • You come right back here this instant!
  • We're right back where we started from.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adv

Meaning 2

In direct reciprocation or repayment of an action or gesture; in kind.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

A defender who normally plays on the right side of the field.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, soccer, sports

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

prep_phrase

Meaning 4

Synonym of back at you.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: slang

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: back at you

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Clipping of right back at you.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: defensa dret — a defender who plays on the right
  • Finnish: oikea puolustaja — a defender who plays on the right
  • German: Rechtsverteidiger — a defender who plays on the right
  • German: Rechtsverteidigerin — a defender who plays on the right
  • Swedish: högerback — a defender who plays on the right