all-right

all-right
/awl"ruyt'/, adj. Informal.
agreeable, acceptable, or commendable: an all-right plan.
[1815-25]

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all-right, «L RYT», adjective.
U.S. Slang very good or excellent of its kind; very dependable: »

Don't worry about him; he's an all-right fellow.

1. without error; correct: »

The answers were all right.

2. satisfactory; acceptable: »

The work was not done very well; but it was all right. The substitute material should be all right.

3. in a satisfactory way: »

The engine seemed to be working all right.

4. in good health: »

I was ill for a week, but I'm all right now.

5. yes: »

“Will you come with me?” “All right.”

6. without doubt; certainly: »

He is smart, all right!

Usage See alright for usage note. (Cf. ↑alright)

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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