Meaning of alright in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   alright

   Definitions

   1. nonstandard usage

   Synonyms

   • satisfactory

2. Adverb

   alright

   Definitions

   1. used to reinforces an assertion

   Examples

   • « it's expensive all right »
3. 2. sentence-initial expression of agreement
4. 3. in a satisfactory or adequate manner

   Examples

   • « she'll do okay on her own »
   • « held up all right under pressure »
   • « ('alright' is a nonstandard variant of 'all right') »