alright

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

adjective nonstandard usage
adverb without doubt (used to reinforce an assertion)
adverb an expression of agreement normally occurring at the beginning of a sentence

Univerbation of all + right. Compare Old English eallriht (“all-right, just, exactly”) (from eall + riht), equivalent to al- (“all”) + right.

Come along Ethel cried Bernard this sounds alright eh. — The Young Visiters or, Mr. Salteena's Plan, Daisy Ashford
"For anything" returned Helen "That's alright then" replied Lawrence. — Daisy Ashford: Her Book, Daisy Ashford
He seems an alright sort from what I can make out, and will be able to give you everything you want. — Some Everyday Folk and Dawn, Miles Franklin

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