What does alright mean?
Alright means (sometimes proscribed) Alternative form of all right; satisfactory; okay; in acceptable order..
Alright
/ɔːlˈɹaɪt/ · adjective
Meaning
(sometimes proscribed) Alternative form of all right; satisfactory; okay; in acceptable order..
Definitions by Sense
- (sometimes proscribed) Alternative form of all right; satisfactory; okay; in acceptable order.
- (sometimes proscribed) Alternative form of all right.
- (informal) Used to indicate acknowledgement or acceptance; OK.
- (informal) An expression of happiness.
- (UK, informal) A generic greeting; hello; how are you.
Example Sentences
Where ever I go, both to and fro You have my heart alright.
[I]f I went by his advices every blessed hat I put on does that suit me yes take that thats alright the one like a wedding cake standing up miles off my head […]
You did alright in your day, I reckon— But that day's gone now.
Bladyughfoulmoecklenburgwhurawhorascortastrumpapornanennykocksapastippatappatupperstrippuckputtanach, eh? You have it alright.
"You're alright Johnny," she said in a way that actually made him feel alright. At least for a little while.
Alright! I passed my exam!
Synonyms for alright
Antonyms for alright
Related Words
Word Forms
- aight
- alreet
- alrite
- awright
- oright
- o-rite
- orite
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for alright?
Common synonyms include adequate, alright, average, comme ci comme ça.
What is the opposite of alright?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use alright in a sentence?
Where ever I go, both to and fro You have my heart alright.
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