All Right Definition

ôlrīt
adjective
In proper or satisfactory condition.
Checked to see if the tires were all right.
American Heritage
Satisfactory; adequate.
Webster's New World
Acceptable; allowable.
Delaying the repair is all right by me.
American Heritage
In satisfactory or acceptable condition.
Webster's New World
Satisfactory; good.
An all-right fellow; an all-right movie.
American Heritage
adverb
In a satisfactory way; adequately.
I held up all right under pressure.
American Heritage
Very well; yes. Used as a reply to a question or to introduce a declaration.
All right, I'll go.
American Heritage
Without a doubt.
It's cold, all right.
American Heritage
That went all right, I suppose.
Wiktionary
(informal) Most certainly; for sure.
You taught them a lesson all right! They won't be back.
Wiktionary
Antonyms:
interjection
Used to express great satisfaction, approval, or happiness.
American Heritage

Used to affirm, indicate agreement, or consent.

All right, let's go then.
Wiktionary

Used to indicate support, favor or encouragement.

All right! They scored!
Wiktionary
Used to fill space or pauses.
All right, so what you suggest we do next?
Wiktionary
Used as a general lead-in or beginning.
All right, let's get started.
Wiktionary

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