Kilo Lingo

/ɔːlˈraɪt/

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Translation

Used to say yes, or to say that someone or something is well enough.

Word origin

A newer one-word spelling of all right, first written down in the 1800s.

Origin
English
Root
all right

Examples

, .

"Alright" here means yes, I agree.

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Here "alright" asks if you are well.

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"Alright" can also mean good enough, and no more.

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This word is part of lesson 11.