all right


Definition: Meaning of, all right in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɔːl rʌɪt /

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  1. good satisfactory, but not excellent [=  okay]
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  2. no problems not ill, hurt, or upset or not having any problems [=  okay]
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  3. do all right (for yourself/herself etc) to be successful in your job, life etc
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  4. suitable used to say whether something is suitable or convenient [=  okay]
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  5. it's all right used to make someone feel less afraid or worried
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  6. it's/that's all right used to reply to someone who thanks you or says they are sorry about something
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  7. permission used to ask or give permission for something [=  okay]
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  8. agreement used to agree with someone's suggestion, although you may be slightly unwilling [=  okay]
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  9. understanding [sentence adverb] used to check that someone understands what you have said, or to show that you understand [=  okay]
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  10. threaten used when asking in a threatening or angry way what someone's intentions are [=  okay]
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  11. change/end subject used to introduce a new subject or to end a conversation [=  okay]
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  12. it's all right for somebody British English informal used to say that someone else does not have the problems that you have, or that you are jealous because someone else is luckier than you
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  13. emphasize informal used to emphasize that you are certain about something
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  14. happy American English informal used to say you are happy about something you have just been told
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  15. like British English used to describe someone you like or approve of
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  16. greeting informal especially British English used as a greeting when you meet someone you know well, or reply to a greeting
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  17. I'm all right Jack British English informal used to describe someone's attitude when they do not care about other people as long as they themselves are happy, comfortable etc
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  18. it'll be all right on the night British English informal used to say that something will be successful, even though there have been lots of problems
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