alright
UK: ɔːlˈraɪt | US: ɔːlˈraɪt
adj. / adv. satisfactory; acceptable; fine
interj. used to express agreement or acknowledgment
alright = al<all> + right<correct>
- al (from "all"): Old English eall, meaning "entire, whole."
- right (from Old English riht): meaning "correct, just, straight."
Etymology Origin:
"Alright" originated as a colloquial contraction of "all right" in the 19th century. While "all right" was standard, "alright" emerged as an informal variant, often criticized as nonstandard but widely adopted in spoken and informal written English. The fusion reflects phonetic simplification, blending "all" and "right" into a single unit while retaining the original meaning of acceptability or approval.
"Are you feeling alright after the long trip?"
"Alright, I’ll meet you at the café at noon."
"The project results were alright, but not exceptional."
"She nodded and said, 'Alright, let’s go.'"
"If everything’s alright, we can proceed with the plan."