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   all right

   /ˌɔːl ˈrʌɪt/

   adjective

   • 1. of a satisfactory or acceptable quality: "the tea was all right" Similar satisfactoryacceptableadequategood enoughfairly goodfinepassablereasonableunobjectionablesuitableinformal:OKso-soOpposite unsatisfactory
   • ▪ in a satisfactory mental or physical state: "do you feel all right to walk home?" Similar unhurtuninjuredunscathedin one pieceundamagedsafesafe and soundunharmedalive and wellwellfineout of dangerout of the wood(s)informal:OKOpposite hurtin danger
   • ▪ permissible; allowable: "it's all right for you to go now" Similar permissiblepermittedallowedallowableadmissibleacceptablelegallawfullegitimatelicitwithin the lawauthorizedsanctionedsanctionableapprovedabove boardwithin accepted boundspassabletoleratedtolerableproperin orderexcusablepardonablevenialinformal:OKlegitkosherpukkaOpposite forbiddenunacceptable

   adverb

   • 1. in a satisfactory manner or to a satisfactory extent; fairly well: "we get on all right" Similar satisfactorilyadequatelywell enoughfairly wellfinepassablyacceptablyreasonablyunobjectionablysuitablyinformal:OKOpposite unsatisfactorily
   • 2. used to emphasize how certain one is about something: "‘Are you sure it's him?’ ‘It's him all right.’" Similar definitelycertainlyunquestionablyundoubtedlypositivelywithout (a) doubtbeyond any doubtbeyond doubtbeyond questionunmistakablyindubitablyundeniablybeyond the shadow of a doubtsurelyassuredlyin truthtrulyreallyin realityactuallyin factarchaic:forsoothin soothverilyOpposite possibly

   exclamation

   • 1. expressing or asking for assent, agreement, or acceptance: "all right, I'll tell you"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishALL RIGHT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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’: …

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › all rightAll right Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   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.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › all-rightALL RIGHT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   All right definition: yes; very well; OK. See examples of ALL RIGHT used in a sentence.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › all+rightAll right - definition of all right by The Free Dictionary

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   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.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishALL RIGHT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   8 meanings: 1. adequate; satisfactory 2. unharmed; safe 3. → See all-right 4. very well: used to express assent 5..... Click for more definitions.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › all-rightALL RIGHT | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   ALL RIGHT meaning: 1. good enough, although not very good: 2. safe or well: 3. used as an answer when someone thanks…. Learn more.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishall right | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   all right definition: 1. good enough, although not very good: 2. safe or well: 3. used as an answer when someone thanks…. Learn more.