alright
Definition
Adjective (Nonstandard):
- Satisfactory, acceptable, or safe: Used to indicate that something is adequate or in an acceptable state. This is a nonstandard variant of "all right."
Adverb (Nonstandard):
- In a satisfactory or adequate manner: Used to describe an action performed adequately or to a satisfactory degree.
- An expression of agreement or assent: Used to indicate "yes" or to show that one agrees with a statement, often at the beginning of a sentence.
- Without doubt; certainly (used for emphasis): Used to reinforce or emphasize an assertion, confirming its truth.
Usage Examples
Adjective:
- Is everything alright? (Is everything satisfactory or safe?)
- The car seems alright now. (The car appears to be in an acceptable condition now.)
Adverb:
- She performed alright on the test. (She performed in an adequate manner on the test.)
- Alright, I'll help you. (An expression of agreement: Yes, I will help you.)
- That's a difficult job, alright. (That's a difficult job, without a doubt.)
Advanced Usage
"It'll be alright": A common phrase of reassurance, meaning a situation will turn out acceptably or satisfactorily.
- Don't worry about the mistake; it'll be alright.
Used informally to check on someone's state or to grant permission.
- "I'm going to leave now." – "Alright." (Here it functions as an adverb expressing assent.)
Variants and Related Words
- All right: The standard spelling and preferred form in formal writing for all definitions of "alright."
- The answers were all right. (adjective)
- She sings all right. (adverb)
Synonyms
- Adjective: Satisfactory, acceptable, fine, okay.
- Adverb (manner): Adequately, satisfactorily, passably, okay.
- Adverb (agreement): Yes, okay, very well, agreed.
- Adverb (emphasis): Certainly, undoubtedly, definitely, surely.
Important Note on Usage
"Alright" is widely used in informal speech and writing. However, it is often considered a nonstandard spelling. In formal or academic contexts, the two-word form "all right" is strongly preferred and recommended. The use of "alright" may be viewed as an error by some editors and style guides.
Adjective
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nonstandard usage
Adverb
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in a satisfactory or adequate manner; (`alright' is a nonstandard variant of `all right')
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she'll do okay on her own
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held up all right under pressure
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an expression of agreement normally occurring at the beginning of a sentence
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without doubt (used to reinforce an assertion)
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it's expensive all right
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