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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 adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
all right definition: 1. good enough, although not very good: 2. safe or well: 3. used as an answer when someone thanks…. Learn more.
adverb. in a satisfactory or adequate manner. “held up all right under pressure”. “ (`alright' is a nonstandard variant of ` all right ')”. synonyms: O.K., alright, okay. adverb. an expression of agreement normally occurring at the beginning of a sentence. synonyms: OK, alright, fine, very well.
Definition of all right exclamation in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.