English word alright comes from English right, English all
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| right | English (en) | (British, US, dialect) Very, extremely, quite.. (dated, still used in some titles) To a great extent or degree.. According to fact or truth; actually; truly; really.. Exactly, precisely.. Immediately, directly.. In a correct manner.. On the right side.. Towards the right side. I agree with whatever you say; I have no opinion.. Signpost word to change the subject in a discussion or [...] |
| all | English (en) | (obsolete) Any.. Every individual or anything of the given class, with no exceptions (the noun or noun phrase denoting the class must be plural or uncountable).. Only; alone; nothing but.. Throughout the whole of (a stated period of time; generally used with units of a day or longer). (dialect, Pennsylvania) All gone; dead. Everyone.. Everything. (obsolete) although (countable) The totality [...] |
| alright | English (en) | (UK, informal) A generic greeting; hello; how are you.. (informal) Used to indicate acknowledgement or acceptance; OK Satisfactory; okay; in acceptable order. |