alright

[ awl-rahyt ]

/ ɔlˈraɪt /

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adverb

all right.

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Origin of alright

First recorded in 1660–70

usage note for alright

The form alright as a one-word spelling of the phrase all right in all of its senses probably arose by analogy with such words as already and altogether. Although alright is a common spelling in written dialogue and in other types of informal writing, all right is used in more formal, edited writing.

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH alright

all right, alright (see usage note at the current entry)

Words nearby alright

alprazolam, alprostadil, Alps, al-Qaeda, already, alright, ALS, Alsace, Alsace-Lorraine, Alsatia, Alsatian

How to use alright in a sentence

The GOP is trying to move on, alright, from a fair and representative democracy to a fascist movement that seeks minority rule by any means necessary.
The GOP’s Plan to Move On From Jan. 6? Flood the Zone With Shit.|Wajahat Ali|May 20, 2021|The Daily Beast
You and I turned out alright despite—not because of—Dad’s constant scolding and occasional smack.
We Need More Feminist Dads - Issue 95: Escape|Jordan Shapiro|February 3, 2021|Nautilus
It’s probably tuberculosis in the penis, So, you’ll be alright.
How Do You Cure a Compassion Crisis? (Ep. 444)|Stephen J. Dubner|December 17, 2020|Freakonomics
Though far too many sectors of the economy have suffered enormous losses during the coronavirus pandemic, a few are doing alright.
This Tiny Electric Car Is Selling Like Hot Cakes in China|Vanessa Bates Ramirez|October 1, 2020|Singularity Hub

Alright, alright, alright: Matthew McConaughey wasn't the only actor whose Emmy night didn't end as planned.
The Biggest Emmys Snubs and Surprises: 'Modern Family,' McConaughey, and More|Kevin Fallon|August 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Special points for acknowledging his co-star, Matthew McConaughey, with his signature “alright, alright, alright.”
The SAG Awards Best Speeches…And What They Mean for Oscar|Kevin Fallon|January 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But yeah, I met a dude once and I was like, “You doing alright, man?”
‘Saturday Night Live’ Star Bobby Moynihan Is the ‘Chozen’ One|Kevin Fallon|January 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Like, “Yeah this will be crazy to rhyme on alright lets loop it up.”
Action Bronson Isn’t Your Typical Rapper|Sara Sayed|January 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The weather forecast was supposed to be alright but it seems to be getting worse.
VIDEO Prince Harry Arrives in Antartica But Conditions May Yet Hamper Teams|Tom Sykes|November 25, 2013|DAILY BEAST
We soon pacified her by telling her that we appreciated her point of view and that it was perfectly alright with us.
Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves|Work Projects Administration
Mr. Lyman came up to me, took my gun from my shoulders, looked at it and asked me if it was alright.
Fifty Years a Hunter and Trapper|Eldred Nathaniel Woodcock
A dandy horse, alright, but too high-lived for Cavalry work, and they can't break him in to it.
The Long Dim Trail|Forrestine C. Hooker
The kohlrabi were grown extensively in Germany and tasted alright but were very woody in texture.
The Biography of a Rabbit|Roy Benson
They'd p'r'aps think he was dead and they'd be sorry then alright.
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British Dictionary definitions for alright

alright

/ (ɔːlˈraɪt) /

adverb, sentence substitute, adjective

a variant spelling of all right

usage for alright

The form alright, though very common, is still considered by many people to be wrong or less acceptable than all right

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