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ˌɔːl ˈraɪt All Right Exclamation Bre Early Worry Class

Word all-right
WordType (exclamation)
Phonetic BrE / ˌɔːl ˈraɪt / NAmE / ˌɔːl ˈraɪt /
Example
  • we've got to get up early, all right?
  • ‘can you do it?’ ‘oh, all right.’
  • ‘i'm really sorry.’ ‘that's all right, don't worry.’
  • all right class, turn to page 20.
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(exclamation)BrE / ˌɔːl ˈraɪt / NAmE / ˌɔːl ˈraɪt /
  1. used to check that somebody agrees or understands
    • synonym OK
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/ok_1
    • We've got to get up early, all right?
  2. used to say that you agree
    • synonym OK
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/ok_1
    • ‘Can you do it?’ ‘Oh, all right.’
  3. used when accepting thanks for help or a favour, or when somebody says they are sorry
    • synonym OK
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/ok_1
    • ‘I'm really sorry.’ ‘That's all right, don't worry.’
  4. used to get somebody’s attention
    • synonym OK
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/ok_1
    • All right class, turn to page 20.
  5. used to say hello
    • ‘All right, Bill.’ ‘All right.’
  6. used to refuse an offer or invitation, especially one that you think is unreasonable or not very good
    • ‘Could I interest you in our special offer?’ ‘No, you're all right, mate.’
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