alright
word
/ˌɔɫˈɹaɪt/
awl-RYT
/ɔːlɹˈaɪt/
awl-RYT
Definition
Used informally to mean 'okay,' 'fine,' or to show agreement. It can also mean something is acceptable or satisfactory.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal; often used in emails, texts, and speech. 'Alright' is less formal than 'all right,' but both are widely accepted. Common in confirming understanding or agreement ('That's alright'). Sometimes also used to comfort ('It’s alright'). Not used in formal writing.
Spanish: bien - de acuerdo - correctoPortuguese (BR): tudo bem - certo - okPortuguese (PT): tudo bem - certo - okChinese (Simplified): 好 - 没问题 - 行Chinese (Traditional): 好 - 沒問題 - 行Hindi: ठीक है - सब ठीकArabic: حسنًا - جيدBengali: ঠিক আছে - ভালো - সমস্যা নেইRussian: ладно - нормально - хорошоJapanese: 大丈夫 - いいよ - 問題ないVietnamese: ổn - được - không saoKorean: 괜찮아 - 좋아 - 문제없어Turkish: tamam - sorun değil - iyiUrdu: ٹھیک ہے - کوئی بات نہیں - ٹھیکIndonesian: baik - tidak apa-apa - oke
Example Sentences
It's alright, you don't need to worry.
basic
Are you alright?
basic
If it’s alright with you, I’ll go now.
basic
The movie was just alright, not amazing.
natural
“See you later.” “Alright, bye!”
natural
He said he’s alright after the fall, just a few bruises.
natural