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- Dictionaryall right/ˌɔːl ˈrʌɪt/
adjective
- 1. of a satisfactory or acceptable quality: "the tea was all right" Similar Opposite
adverb
- 1. in a satisfactory manner or to a satisfactory extent; fairly well: "we get on all right" Similar Opposite
- 2. used to emphasize how certain one is about something: "‘Are you sure it's him?’ ‘It's him all right.’" Similar Opposite
exclamation
- 1. expressing or asking for assent, agreement, or acceptance: "all right, I'll tell you"
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We use all right as an adjective after verbs such as be, feel, seem or look, but not before a noun (predicative adjective). It means ‘well’, ‘OK’, ‘satisfactory’: …
1. : satisfactory, agreeable. Whatever you decide is all right with me. 2. : safe, well. He was ill but he's all right now. 3. informal : good, pleasingoften used as a generalized term of approval. an all right guy. all right or alright ?: Usage Guide.
All right definition: yes; very well; OK. See examples of ALL RIGHT used in a sentence.
1. In a satisfactory way; adequately: I held up all right under pressure. 2. Very well; yes. Used as a reply to a question or to introduce a declaration: All right, I'll go. 3. Without a doubt: It's cold, all right. interj. Used to express great satisfaction, approval, or happiness.
8 meanings: 1. adequate; satisfactory 2. unharmed; safe 3. → See all-right 4. very well: used to express assent 5..... Click for more definitions.
ALL RIGHT meaning: 1. good enough, although not very good: 2. safe or well: 3. used as an answer when someone thanks…. Learn more.
Definition of all right exclamation in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.