alright
//ɔːlˈɹaɪt//
informalDefinitions
1.Alternative form of all right; satisfactory; okay; in acceptable order.
- "You're alright Johnny," she said in a way that actually made him feel alright. At least for a little while.
- Bladyughfoulmoecklenburgwhurawhorascortastrumpapornanennykocksapastippatappatupperstrippuckputtanach, eh? You have it alright.
1.Alternative form of all right.
1.Used to indicate acknowledgement or acceptance; OK.(informal)
2.An expression of happiness.(informal)
- Alright! I passed my exam!
3.A generic greeting; hello; how are you.(informal)
Frequency
Overall
Rare· #4393
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Rare
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Etymology
Etymology tree
Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.?
Proto-Indo-European *h₂elnós
Proto-Germanic *allaz
Proto-West Germanic *all
Old English eall
Middle English all
English all
English right univ.
English alright