all right
/ˌɔːlˈɹaɪt/
Dictionary
adjective
- Good; in acceptable, if not excellent condition.
"The car is all right. It gets me there, anyway."
- In good health, unharmed.
"I had a headache earlier, but now I'm all right."
adverb
- Fairly well.
"That went all right, I suppose."
- Most certainly; for sure.
"You taught them a lesson all right! They won't be back."
interjection
- Used to affirm, indicate agreement, or consent.
"All right, let's go then."
- Used to indicate support, favor or encouragement.
"All right! They scored!"
- Used to fill space or pauses.
"All right, so what you suggest we do next?"
- Used as a general lead-in or beginning.
"All right, let's get started."
- Used to express exasperation or frustration, often with already.
"All right, already! Let me finish what I was doing first, and then we can talk."
- Term of greeting, equivalent to how are you or hello.
"All right, mate, how are things with you and the missus?"
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