"alright" meaning in English

See alright in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˌɔːlˈraɪt/ Audio: en-us-alright.ogg [US], en-us-all right1.ogg [US], en-us-all right2.ogg [US] Forms: alright [positive], [comparative], [superlative]
enPR: ôl'rīt' Head templates: {{adj}} [POS TABLE]
  1. When something is alright, that means that it is in good condition.
    Sense id: simple-alright-en-adj-VLPdWB3V
  2. When a person or animal is alright, they are in good health.
    Sense id: simple-alright-en-adj-bM3zowuM

Adverb

IPA: /ˌɔːlˈraɪt/ Audio: en-us-alright.ogg [US], en-us-all right1.ogg [US], en-us-all right2.ogg [US]
enPR: ôl'rīt'
  1. Something that went quite well.
    Sense id: simple-alright-en-adv-qz5SXp1q

Interjection

IPA: /ˌɔːlˈraɪt/ Audio: en-us-alright.ogg [US], en-us-all right1.ogg [US], en-us-all right2.ogg [US] Forms: alright
enPR: ôl'rīt' Head templates: {{interjection}} [POS TABLE]
  1. : This short section needs someone to add to it.
    Sense id: simple-alright-en-intj-a2VIwlFS Categories (other): Section stubs
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