alright
exclamation/ɔːlˈraɪt/
/ɔːlˈraɪt/
(non-standard or informal) (also all right)
Some people consider that the form alright should not be used in formal writing and all right should be used instead.- used to check that somebody agrees or understands synonym OK
- We've got to get up early, alright?
- used to say that you agree synonym OK
- ‘Can you do it?’ ‘Oh, alright.’
- used when accepting thanks for help or a favour, or when somebody says they are sorry synonym OK
- ‘I'm really sorry.’ ‘That's alright, don't worry.’
- used to get somebody’s attention synonym OK
- Alright class, turn to page 20.
- (British English, informal) used to say hello
- ‘Alright, Bill.’ ‘Alright.’
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