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alright

//ɔːlˈɹaɪt//

Adjective

A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

Adverb

A word that modifies a verb, adjective, another adverb, or a clause.

Interjection

A word or short phrase used to express a sudden emotion or reaction.

informal

Note for alright

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Definitions

Adjective

A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

  1. 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.

Adverb

A word that modifies a verb, adjective, another adverb, or a clause.

  1. 1.Alternative form of all right.

Interjection

A word or short phrase used to express a sudden emotion or reaction.

  1. 1.Used to indicate acknowledgement or acceptance; OK.(informal)

  2. 2.An expression of happiness.(informal)

    • Alright! I passed my exam!
  3. 3.A generic greeting; hello; how are you.(informal)

Frequency

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General reading & writing
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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

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