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Definition of Alright
1. Adjective. Nonstandard usage.
2. Adverb. Without doubt (used to reinforce an assertion). "It's expensive all right"
3. Adverb. An expression of agreement normally occurring at the beginning of a sentence.
4. Adverb. In a satisfactory or adequate manner. "Held up all right under pressure"
Definition of Alright
1. Adjective. (misspelling of all right) Satisfactory; okay; in acceptable order, but not necessarily completely right. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Alright
1. satisfactory [adj] - See also: satisfactory
Lexicographical Neighbors of Alright
Literary usage of Alright
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"dence shows that it is used in letters, real and fictional: I hope that this
procedure is alright with you —editor, NY publishing house, letter received at ..."
2. The St. Lawrence Pilot: Comprising Sailing Directions for the Gulf and River by Henry Wolsey Bayfield (1860)
"CAPE alright, bearing W. by S. £ S. 16£ miles, from the Old Harry Head, is the
southern point of alright island, and a remarkable headland. ..."
3. The Atlantic islands as resorts of health and pleasure by Samuel Green W. Benjamin (1878)
"North-east from Grindstone Island stretches the broad and navigable lagoon formed
by Wolf and alright islands on either side, with their long PART OF CAP« ..."
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