alright

[ awl-rahyt ]

adverb

1. all right.

alright

/ ɔːlˈraɪt /

adverb

1. a variant spelling of all right

Usage

The form alright, though very common, is still considered by many people to be wrong or less acceptable than all right

Spelling Note

The form alright as a one-word spelling of the phrase all right in all of its senses probably arose by analogy with such words as already and altogether. Although alright is a common spelling in written dialogue and in other types of informal writing, all right is used in more formal, edited writing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of alright¹

First recorded in 1660–70

Example Sentences

"Is everything alright?" the bartender asked without hesitation, before signalling to the manager.

From BBC

“Just being able to reset, take a deep breath, and say, alright, whatever is going on, it doesn’t matter,” Ford said.

From Los Angeles Times

“I thought, ‘Alright, I’m alone now, this is when I’m going to do it,’” she said.

From Salon

"It was just that kick up the bum that said 'come on, things are going to be alright, it isn’t all doom and gloom, we’re going to have some happiness along the way'," says Charlotte.

From BBC

"You are not alone, and your child will be alright, there’s lovely, positive things that they can achieve and there is a community ready and waiting with open arms for you."

From BBC