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ALRIGHT

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Nonstandard usage

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

satisfactory (giving satisfaction)

 II. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

In a satisfactory or adequate manner

Example:

held up all right under pressure

Synonyms:

all right; alright; O.K.; okay

Classified under:

Adverbs

Domain usage:

colloquialism (a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech)

Sense 2

Meaning:

An expression of agreement normally occurring at the beginning of a sentence

Synonyms:

all right; alright; fine; OK; very well

Classified under:

Adverbs

Sense 3

Meaning:

Without doubt (used to reinforce an assertion)

Example:

it's expensive all right

Synonyms:

all right; alright

Classified under:

Adverbs

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