alright

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.3 Usage notes

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[edit] Pronunciation

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• Rhymes: -aɪt

[edit] Adjective

alright (comparative more alright, superlative most alright)

1. Alternative spelling of all right.
   • 1922 : Ulysses by James Joyce, chapter 18

     …if I went by his advices every blessed hat I put on does that suit me yes take that thats alright the one like a wedding cake standing up miles off my head…

   • 1932 : "Goodbye, Christ" by Langston Hughes

     You did alright in your day, I reckon—

     But that day's gone now.

   • 1939 : Finnegans Wake by James Joyce, chapter 1.40

     Bladyughfoulmoecklenburgwhurawhorascortastrumpapornanennykocksapastippatappatupperstrippuckputtanach, eh? You have it alright.

   • 2000 : House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski, page 105

     "You're alright Johnny," she said in a way that actually made him feel alright. At least for a little while.

[edit] Synonyms

• all right
• awright

[edit] Usage notes

Some use "alright" to mean "fine, good," and "all right" to mean "all correct"; however, the contracted term is traditionally considered nonstandard.