B1adjectiveinformallanguage
US/ɑːlˈraɪt/
UK/ɔːlˈraɪt/
acceptable, not bad; also safe, well or not hurt
In context
Are you alright? You look a bit pale.
The film was alright, but the book is much better.
Is it alright if I leave a bit early today?
Words that go with alright
verb + adjective
- feel alrightDo you feel alright after the flight?
- turn out alrightEverything turned out alright in the end.
verb + adverb
- is it alright ifIs it alright if I open the window?
adverb + adjective
- perfectly alrightIt's perfectly alright, don't worry.
adjective + preposition
- alright forIs Friday alright for you?
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Are you alright? — I'm fine, thank you, and you?Correct: Are you alright? — Yeah, I'm fine, thanks.