Simple meaning
What does Rights mean?
Rights are freedoms and protections people have.
Dictionary definition
Freedoms or protections that people are allowed and entitled to have.
Example sentences
Rights in a sentence
easy
Students learn about rights and responsibilities.
medium
Everyone has rights to fair treatment.
hard
Communities protect rights through rules and cooperation.
Synonyms
Words like Rights
entitlementsUse for protections people are officially allowed.
freedomsUse for allowed choices and actions.
Antonyms
Opposite words
restrictionsUse for limits placed on actions or access.
denialsUse when rights are refused.
Word family
Rights word family
Base word
rights
adjective
rightful
Legitimately belonging by right.
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Practice 1
What are rights?
Rights are basic protections and freedoms in communities.
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