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ALRIGHT
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Nonstandard usage
Classified under:
Similar:
satisfactory (giving satisfaction)
II. (adverb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a satisfactory or adequate manner
Example:
held up all right under pressure
Synonyms:
all right; alright; O.K.; okay
Classified under:
Domain usage:
colloquialism (a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech)
Sense 2
Meaning:
An expression of agreement normally occurring at the beginning of a sentence
Synonyms:
all right; alright; fine; OK; very well
Classified under:
Sense 3
Meaning:
Without doubt (used to reinforce an assertion)
Example:
it's expensive all right
Synonyms:
all right; alright
Classified under:
Adverbs
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