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Definition all right in British English

all right adjective, adverb

adjective, adverb
Example

Manchester's all right, but I'd rather live in London.

Example

My teacher is all right, but she doesn't really listen to me.

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1.1

very good or nice

Example

'What's the new boy like?' 'He's all right!'

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Example

Did the party go all right?

Example

My brother was unemployed for years but he's doing all right now .

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3

used for saying that you will allow someone to do something, or you do not mind if they do it

Example

It's perfectly all right to skip some questions.

Example

Is it all right if I open the window?

Example

'Is it all right with you if I bring a friend?' 'Yeah, that's all right by me!'

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4

not hurt or ill

Example

You look terrible. Are you all right?

Example

The car's a write-off, but he's all right.

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5

used for making someone feel less worried or upset

Example

It's all right. I'm here.

Example

Don't cry. Everything's going to be all right.

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6

used for admitting that something is true, especially when this is not the most important fact in a situation

Example

He's attractive all right, but he's not that bright.

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Definition all right in British English