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all right

/ˌɔːlˈɹaɪt/

adjective

Meaning

  • Good; in acceptable, if not excellent condition.

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

  • In good health, unharmed.

    "I had a headache earlier, but now I'm all right."

adverb

Meaning

  • Fairly well.

    "That went all right, I suppose."

  • Most certainly; for sure.

    "You taught them a lesson all right! They won't be back."

interjection

Meaning

  • Used to affirm, indicate agreement, or consent.

    "All right, let's go then."

  • Used to indicate support, favor or encouragement.

    "All right! They scored!"

  • Used to fill space or pauses.

    "All right, so what you suggest we do next?"

  • Used as a general lead-in or beginning.

    "All right, let's get started."

  • Used to express exasperation or frustration, often with already.

    "All right, already! Let me finish what I was doing first, and then we can talk."

  • Term of greeting, equivalent to how are you or hello.

    "All right, mate, how are things with you and the missus?"