alright

adverb
UK: /ɔːlˈraɪt/
US: /ɔːlˈraɪt/

  1. Acceptable or satisfactory.

    1. Is everything alright here, sir? [ ] [ ]
    2. If you think that everything is alright, maybe we can go home earlier. [ ] [ ]

  2. Yes; agreed.

    1. Alright, I'll do it for you. [ ] [ ]
    2. Alright then, if that's what you want, I will support your decision. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

acceptable fine satisfactory
alright adjective

  1. In a satisfactory or acceptable manner.

    1. The dinner was alright for us. [ ] [ ]
    2. The movie was alright, but I didn't think it was outstanding by any means. [ ] [ ]
alright interjection

  1. Used to check if someone is okay or to ask if they agree to something.

    1. Are you alright after that fall? [ ] [ ]
    2. Alright, are we all ready to start the meeting now after the break? [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "alright" in English means: Acceptable or satisfactory., Yes; agreed..

The phonetic transcription of "alright" is /ɔːlˈraɪt/ in British English and /ɔːlˈraɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "alright": acceptable, fine, satisfactory.

Example usage of "alright": "Is everything alright here, sir?". More examples on the page.