all right
adjective / adverb
acceptable; safe; fine
“Are you all right?”
Easily mixed meanings
all right vs alright
All right is the standard spelling. Alright is common in informal writing, but most style guides treat it as nonstandard.
Quick test: It's all right, just like it's all wrong. You wouldn't write "alwrong".
alright
adjective / adverb (informal)
the same meaning, informal spelling
“It's alright, I guess.”
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Drop each word into the blank. The explanation tells you why one works and the other doesn't.
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Questions about all right vs alright
What is the difference between all right and alright?
All right is the standard spelling. Alright is common in informal writing, but most style guides treat it as nonstandard.
How do I remember all right vs alright?
It's all right, just like it's all wrong. You wouldn't write "alwrong".
Are there exceptions?
The AP Stylebook and Chicago Manual both prefer all right. Alright appears in song lyrics and dialogue, and Merriam-Webster lists it, labelled as less common.
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