alright

[ awl-rahyt ]

adverb

1. all right.

alright

/ ɔːlˈraɪt /

adverb

1. See all right
   a variant spelling of all right

Spelling Note

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.

Usage

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of alright¹

First recorded in 1660–70

Example Sentences

One professional firefighter who had been working in the wilderness for two weeks with no cell phone or internet connection asked a visiting journalist to send a video message to his wife telling her he was alright, and that he missed her.

From Time

They’re not alright and are no longer quietly going along with the program.

From The Daily Beast

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.

From The Daily Beast

You and I turned out alright despite—not because of—Dad’s constant scolding and occasional smack.

From Nautilus

It’s probably tuberculosis in the penis, So, you’ll be alright.

From Freakonomics

Alright, alright, alright: Matthew McConaughey wasn't the only actor whose Emmy night didn't end as planned.

From The Daily Beast

Special points for acknowledging his co-star, Matthew McConaughey, with his signature “alright, alright, alright.”

From The Daily Beast

But yeah, I met a dude once and I was like, “You doing alright, man?”

From The Daily Beast

Like, “Yeah this will be crazy to rhyme on alright lets loop it up.”

From The Daily Beast

The weather forecast was supposed to be alright but it seems to be getting worse.

From The Daily Beast

Mr. Lyman came up to me, took my gun from my shoulders, looked at it and asked me if it was alright.

From Project Gutenberg

A dandy horse, alright, but too high-lived for Cavalry work, and they can't break him in to it.

From Project Gutenberg

The kohlrabi were grown extensively in Germany and tasted alright but were very woody in texture.

From Project Gutenberg

They'd p'r'aps think he was dead and they'd be sorry then alright.

From Project Gutenberg

"Mebbe it isn't quite regular, but if Mr. Young says it'll be alright, I'm willing," he decided finally.

From Project Gutenberg