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right

The English word "right" can be signed many different ways in ASL depending on its meaning.

Right: "Direction"



Right (as in you are right.  Correct).

 

alright: (single movement)
Used in concepts like:
"It is your right."
"I'm alright."


ALRIGHT (double movement)
Used in concepts like:

Deaf people have "rights."
Are you "alright?"

Note:  I tend to see the double motion when people mean "rights" plural.   When they mean "right" singular I see the single movement. 

I use the single movement in response to how are you? 
But I use the double movement if I'm going to ask someone if they are "alright."

Also I notice if a person is signing fast and or casually the double movement will tend to be dropped.


Sign: right
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