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Meaning of the word alright in English

What does alright mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

alright

US /ɑːlˈraɪt/
UK /ɑːlˈraɪt/

Exclamation

1.

expressing or asking for assent, agreement, or acceptance.

Example:
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all right, I'll tell you
Synonym:
finegoodrightyesagreedachchawilcoOKokeokey-dokeyokey-dokerogerrightorighty-ho
Synonym:
no

Adjective

1.

satisfactory but not especially good; acceptable.

Example:
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the tea was all right
Synonym:
satisfactoryacceptableadequatefinepassablereasonableunobjectionablesuitableOKso-so
Synonym:
unsatisfactory

Adverb

1.

in a satisfactory manner or to a satisfactory extent; fairly well.

Example:
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everything will turn out all right
Synonym:
satisfactorilyadequatelywell enoughfinepassablyacceptablyreasonablysuitablyOK
2.

used to emphasize how certain one is about something.

Example:
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“Are you sure it's him?” “It's him all right.”
Synonym:
definitelycertainlyunquestionablyundoubtedlypositivelybeyond doubtunmistakablyundeniablysurelyassuredlyin truthtrulyreallyin realityactuallyin factforsoothin soothverily
Synonym:
possibly
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