ALRIGHT as ADJECTIVE

  1. Meaning
    • nonstandard usage
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ALRIGHT as ADVERB

  1. Meaning
    • in a satisfactory or adequate manner
    • (`alright” is a nonstandard variant of `all right”)
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • she”ll do okay on her own
    • held up all right under pressure
  2. Meaning
    • sentence-initial expression of agreement
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  3. Meaning
    • used to reinforces an assertion
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • it’’s expensive all right