Words / A2

orl-RYT/ɔːlˈraɪt/

Alright means OK, fine, or unhurt: Are you alright?, I’m alright, that’s alright. All right (two words) is the careful spelling many teachers prefer. Already means before now. All ready means completely prepared. Do not write alright when you mean already, or all ready.

Meaning

Satisfactory, or unhurt; also used to check someone is OK.

Examples

• “Are you alright after that long delay?”
• “Are you alright to walk from the station with that case?”
• “It’s alright — we can take the next ferry.”

Good to know

Are you alright? Careful spelling: all right. Mix-up: already.

Near in meaning

ok

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