alright

[ɒˈɹaɪt]
German
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Russian
Spanish

Alright is an expression that means everything's okay or fine with someone or something. You can use it when you're agreeing with someone or saying that a situation is working out.

We often use alright in casual conversations, especially in spoken English. For example, if your friend asks "Are we going to make the movie premiere tonight?" and you say "Alright, let's go!" you're giving a thumbs up to their plan. If something goes smoothly, people might say "It's alright" or "Alright then." It can also mean that you accept what someone is saying, so if your friend proposes an idea you don't like but don't want to argue about it, you could just say "Alright, let's try it."

How common is "alright"?

Word alright is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions

adjective

  • Good; in acceptable, if not excellent condition.

    Example: The car is all right. It gets me there, anyway.

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interjection

  • Used to indicate acknowledgement or acceptance; OK.

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Real examples of "alright" in context

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