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Definition of alright exclamation from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

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.
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  1. used to check that somebody agrees or understands synonym OK
    • We've got to get up early, alright?
    Topics Discussion and agreementa2
  2. used to say that you agree synonym OK
    • ‘Can you do it?’ ‘Oh, alright.’
    Topics Opinion and argumenta2
  3. 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.’
  4. used to get somebody’s attention synonym OK
    • Alright class, turn to page 20.
  5. (British English, informal) used to say hello
    • ‘Alright, Bill.’ ‘Alright.’
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