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Alright

//ˌɔːlˈɹaɪt// adj, adv, intj, slang

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative form of all right; satisfactory; okay; in acceptable order. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable, proscribed, sometimes

    "Where ever I go, both to and fro You have my heart alright."

Adjective
  1. 1
    nonstandard usage wordnet
Adverb
  1. 1
    Alternative form of all right. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable, proscribed, sometimes
Adverb
  1. 1
    in a satisfactory or adequate manner wordnet
  2. 2
    an expression of agreement normally occurring at the beginning of a sentence wordnet
  3. 3
    without doubt (used to reinforce an assertion) wordnet
Intj
  1. 1
    Used to indicate acknowledgement or acceptance; OK. informal
  2. 2
    A generic greeting; hello; how are you. UK, informal

Etymology

Etymology 1

Univerbation of all + right. Compare Old English eallriht (“all-right, just, exactly”) (from eall + riht), equivalent to al- (“all”) + right.

Etymology 2

Univerbation of all + right. Compare Old English eallriht (“all-right, just, exactly”) (from eall + riht), equivalent to al- (“all”) + right.

Etymology 3

Univerbation of all + right. Compare Old English eallriht (“all-right, just, exactly”) (from eall + riht), equivalent to al- (“all”) + right.

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