Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
all-right
Phrase
/ˌɔːl ˈraɪt/
Definition
All right is a phrase used to express agreement, acceptance, or understanding. It can also indicate that something is satisfactory or acceptable.
Examples
- After discussing their plans, she said, ‘That sounds all right to me.’
- He reassured her, ‘It’s all right, you did your best.’
- Although the weather was bad, everything turned out all right in the end.
Meaning
The term ‘all-right’ is often used in casual conversation to convey that everything is fine or okay. It reassures someone that they should not worry.
Synonyms
- okay
- fine
- satisfactory
- acceptable
- good
