alright

[ UK /ɔːlɹˈa‍ɪt/ ]
[ US /ˌɔɫˈɹaɪt/ ]

ADVERB

in a satisfactory or adequate manner
held up all right under pressure
she'll do okay on her own
without doubt (used to reinforce an assertion)
it's expensive all right
an expression of agreement normally occurring at the beginning of a sentence

ADJECTIVE

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How To Use alright In A Sentence

I'm glad the kid is alright and I hope Angel Rest in Peace!!! Golden Retriever Thwarts Cougar Attack in B.C.
the passengers were shaken up but are alright
Alright , since we mentioned Saks and Tiffany , I guess today's topic is stores.
If he starts from that position, he could then argue that reducing “all right” to an “alright” that * means the same thing* as (the acceptable-in-writing) “all right” is illogical (it would be creating, in effect, a new homograph to ‘alright’). The pot calling the kettle illogical « Motivated Grammar
He nodded when he heard her and mouthed back an ‘Alright’.
Though each had written to me commendatory letters and telegrams that were far more generous than I could possibly deserve, yet neither ever expressed to me, verbally, any compliment beyond, “Well, so far, you seem to be doing alright.” Going Home to Glory
HELL NO I AINT ALRIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!! 'when theyre gettin chased by the indians. Greatest movie line ever
‘Alright,’ Sam called, exiting the barn and sliding the two large doors shut and latching them.
We step out (dive out) and look through the bonnet's grill - yep, there are flames alright.
‘Alright, Ronald,’ I said, turning to my red-headed friend.

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