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all right

/ˌˈɔl ˌraɪt/
/ɔl raɪt/
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Definitions of all right
  1. adjective
    being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
    “the passengers were shaken up but are all right
    “is everything all right?”
    synonyms: fine, hunky-dory, o.k., ok, okay
    satisfactory
    giving satisfaction
  2. adverb
    in a good or acceptable way
    “held up all right under pressure”
    “(`alright' is a nonstandard variant of `all right')”
    synonyms: O.K., alright, okay
  3. adverb
    an expression of agreement normally occurring at the beginning of a sentence
    synonyms: OK, alright, fine, very well
  4. adverb
    without doubt (used to reinforce an assertion)
    “it's expensive all right
    synonyms: alright
Pronunciation
US
/ˌˈɔl ˌraɪt/
UK
/ɔl raɪt/
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