All right: meaning, definitions and examples

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all right

 

[ ˈɔːl ˈraɪt ]

Adjective / Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

in agreement

Correct; acceptable; satisfactory. Used as a general term of approval.

Synonyms

acceptable, fine, good, okay

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.
Context #2 | Adverb

in a satisfactory manner

In a satisfactory or acceptable manner; without problems.

Synonyms

adequately, satisfactorily, sufficiently, well

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

🇮🇳 सब ठीक है

🇩🇪 alles klar

🇮🇩 baiklah

🇺🇦 все гаразд

🇵🇱 wszystko w porządku

🇯🇵 大丈夫です

🇫🇷 tout va bien

🇪🇸 todo bien

🇹🇷 tamam

🇰🇷 괜찮아요

🇸🇦 كل شيء على ما يرام

🇨🇿 všechno v pořádku

🇸🇰 všetko v poriadku

🇨🇳 一切正常

🇸🇮 v redu

🇮🇸 allt í lagi

🇰🇿 бәрі дұрыс

🇬🇪 ყველაფერი კარგადაა

🇦🇿 hər şey qaydasındadır

🇲🇽 todo bien

Word origin

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.