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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD WRIGHT

Old English wryhta, wyrhta; related to Old Frisian wrichta, Old Saxon, Old High German wurhtio.
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PRONUNCIATION OF WRIGHT

wright  [raɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WRIGHT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Wright is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES WRIGHT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Wright

Wright is an occupational surname originating in England. The term 'Wright' comes from the circa 700 AD Old English word 'wryhta' or 'wyrhta', meaning worker or shaper of wood. Later it became any occupational worker, and is used as a British family name. Wright is also an anglicized version of the Scots Gaelic clan name "MacIntyre" or "Mac an t-Saoir", meaning "Son of the Wright", or "Son of the Carpenter". The word Carpentier, now Carpenter was introduced into England in 1066 and slowly replaced the traditional name and meaning of wright. Wright is the thirteenth most common surname in the United Kingdom. Its use as an occupational title continued until the mid-19th century. Its occupational use was often combined with other words such as wheelwright or playwright.

Definition of wright in the English dictionary

The definition of wright in the dictionary is a person who creates, builds, or repairs something specified.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WRIGHT


bright
braɪt
cite
saɪt
copyright
ˈkɒpɪˌraɪt
despite
dɪˈspaɪt
fight
faɪt
flight
flaɪt
height
haɪt
invite
ɪnˈvaɪt
knight
naɪt
light
laɪt
lite
laɪt
might
maɪt
night
naɪt
overnight
ˌəʊvəˈnaɪt
quite
kwaɪt
right
raɪt
satellite
ˈsætəˌlaɪt
site
saɪt
spotlight
ˈspɒtˌlaɪt
tight
taɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WRIGHT

wrick
wried
wrier
wries
wriest
wriggle
wriggler
wriggly
wring
wring together
wringer
wringing
wringing wet
wrinkle
wrinkled
wrinkleless
wrinklies
wrinkly
wrist
wrist joint

WORDS THAT END LIKE WRIGHT

all right
all-right
alright
birthright
by right
cartwright
downright
eight
Enright
eyes right
far right
far-right
fright
half-right
in one´s own right
outright
playwright
she´ll be right
the right
upright
wainwright

Synonyms and antonyms of wright in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «wright» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WRIGHT

Find out the translation of wright to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of wright from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «wright» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

赖特
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Wright
570 millions of speakers

English

wright
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

राइट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

رايت
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Райт
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Wright
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রাইট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

wright
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Wright
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

wright
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ライト
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

라이트
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Wright
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

wright
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ரைட்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

राइट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

wright
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

wright
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Wright
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Райт
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

wright
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Ράιτ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Wright
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Wright
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

wright
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of wright

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WRIGHT»

The term «wright» is very widely used and occupies the 6.366 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WRIGHT» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «wright» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «wright» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about wright

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WRIGHT»

Discover the use of wright in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to wright and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Wright 3
In the midst of a series of unexplained accidents and mysterious coincidences, sixth-graders Calder, Petra, and Tommy lead their classmates in an attempt to keep Frank Lloyd Wright's famous Robie House from being demolished.
Blue Balliett, 2006
2
Frank Lloyd Wright: An Autobiography
Originally published: New York: Duell, Sloan and Pearce, 1943.
Frank Lloyd Wright, 2005
3
Justification: God's Plan & Paul's Vision
Many have thought it to be largely a transaction that gets one to heaven. In this riveting book, N. T. Wright explains that God's salvation is radically more than this.
N. T. Wright, 2009
4
Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief
From the Hardcover edition.
Lawrence Wright, 2013
5
Frank Lloyd Wright: Graphic Artist
A succinct review of this important aspect of the architect's work, the ten chapters in the book are amply illustrated and carefully annotated. Exhibitions and publications are included in the last chapter.
Penny Fowler, Frank Lloyd Wright, 2002
6
The Sociological Imagination
C. Wright Mills is best remembered for his highly acclaimed work The Sociological Imagination, in which he set forth his views on how social science should be pursued.
C. Wright Mills, 2000
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A Grammar of the Arabic Language
Wright consulted numerous Arabic sources when making additions and corrections to the work, and as such it is still useful today to students of the Arabic language.
William Wright, Carl Paul Caspari, 2011
8
Black Boy
Black Boy is Richard Wright's powerful account of his journey from innocence to experience in the Jim Crow South.
Richard Wright, 2009
9
Frank Lloyd Wright and Japan: The Role of Traditional ...
An account of Frank Lloyd Wright's relationship with Japan and its arts.
Kevin Nute, 2000
10
Explanation and Understanding
He suggested that human action could not be explained causally by scientific or 'natural' laws, but had to be understood 'intentionally'—a concept connected with wants and beliefs developed in a social and cultural context."—Daily ...
Georg Henrik von Wright, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WRIGHT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term wright is used in the context of the following news items.
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Suspected terrorist fostered his extremism online, FBI says
Rovinski's other alleged coconspirator, Rahim's nephew David Wright, 25, is already in federal custody after being arrested on an obstruction charge on June 2, ... «Boston Globe, Jun 15»
2
Man arrested in Everett in connection with terrorism investigation
Just after midnight, authorities confirmed that they arrested David Wright, who will face federal charges in court on Wednesday. Officials said the investigation ... «My Fox Boston, Jun 15»
3
Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright marry
It's official! Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan are husband and wife. The Strictly Come Dancing star and his actress love tied the knot at St Mary's Church in ... «hellomagazine.com, May 15»
4
In brilliant debut, Mike Wright allows just four hits as O's beat Angels …
Mike Wright had a major league debut in the Orioles' win that he, and fans, will remember for a long time. After losing the first two games of a home series to the ... «Baltimore Sun, May 15»
5
Jim Wright Dies at 92; House Speaker Resigned Amid Ethics Charges
Jim Wright, a driven Texas Democrat who rose to the pinnacle of congressional power before ethics charges forced his resignation as speaker of the House in ... «New York Times, May 15»
6
Mets' David Wright lands on disabled list with hamstring strain, says …
Standing on second base Tuesday night, his right hamstring aching, David Wright was conducting an inner monologue of sorts: Should I stay in the game? «New York Daily News, Apr 15»
7
As Duffy trial starts, Wright remains firmly in the spotlight
Mr. Wright wrote Mr. Duffy a $90,000 cheque to cover the cost of paying back his disputed expenses. Mr. Duffy faces charges of bribery in connection to this ... «The Globe and Mail, Apr 15»
8
Jay Wright at Nova
Given his decade-plus of success, including a top seed in this year's NCAA Tournament, it is hard to believe there was a time when Villanova coach Jay Wright ... «Philly.com, Mar 15»
9
Apprentice winner Mark Wright: From homeless to Lord Sugar's …
At the end of 11 gruelling weeks of tasks on The Apprentice, it came down to some internet jiggery pokery from Aussie Mark Wright or some colourful tights from ... «Digital Spy UK, Dec 14»
10
Mark Wright vs Mark Wright: Strictly and the Apprentice finalists …
That's right, both the finals of Strictly Come Dancing and The Apprentice feature a hopeful Mark Wright – one a reality TV star, the other a digital marketing sales ... «The Independent, Dec 14»

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