(also non-standard or informal al·right ) adjective , adverb , exclamation
■ adjective , adverb
1.
acceptable; in an acceptable manner
SYN OK :
Is the coffee all right?
Are you getting along all right in your new job?
'They're off to Spain next week.' 'It's all right for some , isn't it? (= some people are lucky) '
2.
safe and well
SYN OK :
I hope the children are all right.
Do you feel all right?
➡ note at well
3.
only just good enough
SYN OK :
Your work is all right but I'm sure you could do better.
4.
that can be allowed
SYN OK :
Are you sure it's all right for me to leave early?
5.
used to emphasize that there is no doubt about sth :
'Are you sure it's her?' 'Oh, it's her all right.'
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IDIOMS
- I'm all right, Jack
- it'll be all right on the night
—more at bit
■ exclamation
1.
used to check that sb agrees or understands
SYN OK :
We've got to get up early, all right?
2.
used to say that you agree
SYN OK :
'Can you do it?' 'Oh, all right.'
3.
used when accepting thanks or when sb says they are sorry
SYN OK :
'I'm really sorry.' 'That's all right, don't worry.'
4.
used to get sb's attention
SYN OK :
All right class, turn to page 20.