All right: meaning, definitions and examples
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all right
[ ˈɔːl ˈraɪt ]
in agreement
Correct; acceptable; satisfactory. Used as a general term of approval.
Synonyms
acceptable, fine, good, okay.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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all right |
Used in informal situations to indicate that something is satisfactory but not exceptional. Often used to express agreement or confirmation.
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okay |
Used informally to show that something is satisfactory or acceptable. Often used to express agreement or to reassure someone.
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fine |
Commonly used in informal settings to indicate that something is satisfactory or adequate. It can also express that everything is okay, often with a positive connotation.
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good |
Used in various situations, both formal and informal, to indicate that something is of high quality or satisfactory. It carries a positive connotation.
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acceptable |
Used in more formal settings to indicate that something meets standards or norms. Can imply that something is just meeting the minimum requirements.
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Examples of usage
- Is it all right if I leave early today?
- She gave me the all right to proceed with the project.
- Everything is going to be all right in the end.
- I hope everything turns out all right for you.
- He assured me that everything would be all right.
in a satisfactory manner
In a satisfactory or acceptable manner; without problems.
Synonyms
adequately, satisfactorily, sufficiently, well.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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all right |
Used when something is acceptable or adequate, but not necessarily great. It often implies a sense of moderate satisfaction.
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adequately |
Used to describe something that meets the minimum requirements or standards. It's often used in a more formal or technical context.
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satisfactorily |
Used when something meets a certain standard or expectation, usually implying a level of contentment. Often used in formal or professional settings.
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well |
Used to describe something done in a good, satisfactory, or thorough manner. It implies a high standard of quality or success.
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sufficiently |
Used to indicate that something is enough for a particular purpose or to meet a certain need. It can be found in both formal and informal contexts.
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Examples of usage
- She handled the situation all right.
- The car seems to be running all right now.
- He managed to do the job all right.
Translations
Translations of the word "all right" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tudo bem
- está bem
- certo
🇮🇳 सब ठीक है
- ठीक है
- सही
🇩🇪 alles klar
- in Ordnung
- richtig
🇮🇩 baiklah
- semua baik-baik saja
- benar
🇺🇦 все гаразд
- добре
- правильно
🇵🇱 wszystko w porządku
- dobrze
- w porządku
🇯🇵 大丈夫です
- 了解
- 正しい
🇫🇷 tout va bien
- d'accord
- correct
🇪🇸 todo bien
- está bien
- correcto
🇹🇷 tamam
- her şey yolunda
- doğru
🇰🇷 괜찮아요
- 알겠어요
- 맞아요
🇸🇦 كل شيء على ما يرام
- حسنًا
- صحيح
🇨🇿 všechno v pořádku
- dobře
- správně
🇸🇰 všetko v poriadku
- dobre
- správne
🇨🇳 一切正常
- 好的
- 对的
🇸🇮 v redu
- vse je v redu
- pravilno
🇮🇸 allt í lagi
- gott
- rétt
🇰🇿 бәрі дұрыс
- жарайды
- дұрыс
🇬🇪 ყველაფერი კარგადაა
- კარგია
- სწორია
🇦🇿 hər şey qaydasındadır
- yaxşı
- doğru
🇲🇽 todo bien
- está bien
- correcto
Etymology
The phrase 'all right' originated in the 16th century as a variant of the earlier 'all right' meaning 'safe, well, unharmed.' Over time, it evolved to its current usage as a general term of approval or confirmation. The word 'all' emphasizes the completeness or entirety of the situation, while 'right' signifies correctness or acceptability. Today, 'all right' is widely used in English to indicate agreement, approval, or satisfaction.