All-Right-Alright | Commonly Confused Words

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All right

/ɔːl rʌɪt/

Used to express agreement, acceptance, or understanding

Examples:

The project is behind schedule, but the team is all right.Is the room temperature all right for you during the meeting?I hope you find the accommodations to be all right.

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Alright

/ˌɔːlˈraɪt/

Used to express agreement or acceptance; satisfactory or acceptable quality

Examples:

Is it alright if I join you for dinner tomorrow?She felt alright about her decision after talking it through.Don't worry, everything will turn out alright in the end.

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This word has no antonyms

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All right is the traditional standard spelling, and alright is considered less formal.
Remember that all and right together emphasize completeness, like all correct.
Alright can be thought of as a less formal way of saying all right.
In formal writing, it is safer to use all right to avoid criticism.
Casual contexts might accept alright, but all right is universally accepted.

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All right vs. Alright

All right

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Alright

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