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You were right

🇬🇧 UK //juː wəː raɪt// 🇺🇸 US //ju wɚ raɪt//

Meaning of You were right

You are correct about something that happened.

In simple words: You are correct.

You were right in a sentence

• You were right about the meeting time; I should have double-checked.
• After reviewing the evidence, it seems you were right all along.
• You were right when you said it would rain today; I got soaked.
• During the argument, I realized you were right, and I apologized.

How to use You were right

Usually used in conversations to affirm someone's correctness. Can be formal or informal, but context matters.

Grammar pattern

standalone assertion

Memory hint

Think of a conversation where someone is finally acknowledged as correct.

Related words

Collocations with You were right

• you were right about
• you were right to say
• you were right when
• you were right all along
• you were right to think

Synonyms for You were right

• you are correct
• you are right
• you got it
• that's true
• exactly

Common mistakes with You were right

• Using 'your right' instead of 'you were right'.
• Forgetting to use 'were' in past discussions.
• Confusing with 'you are right' which denotes present correctness.

Frequently asked questions about You were right

What does You were right mean?

You are correct.

What is the definition of You were right?

You are correct about something that happened.

How do you use You were right in a sentence?

You were right about the meeting time; I should have double-checked.

Can you give another example of You were right?

After reviewing the evidence, it seems you were right all along.

What are synonyms for You were right?

Common alternatives include you are correct, you are right, you got it, that's true, exactly.

What words go with You were right?

It commonly pairs with you were right about, you were right to say, you were right when, you were right all along, you were right to think.

What are common mistakes when using You were right?

Using 'your right' instead of 'you were right'. Forgetting to use 'were' in past discussions. Confusing with 'you are right' which denotes present correctness.

How do you pronounce You were right?

US: //ju wɚ raɪt//, UK: //juː wəː raɪt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use You were right?

Usually used in conversations to affirm someone's correctness. Can be formal or informal, but context matters.