all right /ˌɔːlˈɹaɪt/exclamation 6adjective 2adverb 2 exclamation6 •Used to affirm, indicate agreement, or consent.All right, let's go then. •Used to fill space or pauses.All right, so what you suggest we do next? •Used as a general lead-in or beginning.All right, let's get started. •Used to indicate support, favor or encouragement.All right! They scored! •Used to express exasperation or frustration, often reduplicated or with already.All right, already! Let me finish what I was doing first, and then we can talk. •(UK, informal) Term of greeting, equivalent to how are you or hello.All right, mate, how are things with you and the missus? adjective2 •Good; in acceptable, if not excellent condition.The car is all right. It gets me there, anyway. •In good health, unharmed.I had a headache earlier, but now I'm all right. adverb2 •Fairly well.It went all right because my old drill still works all right. •(informal) Most certainly; for sure.You taught them a lesson all right! They won't be back.
