alright (올**라잇**) — satisfactory; acceptable; in good condition
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: satisfactory; acceptable; in good condition
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɔːlˈraɪt/
Korean meaning: 괜찮은, 만족스러운, 좋은 상태의
Korean pronunciation: 올**라잇**
Example Sentences
- My mom asked if I wanted pizza for dinner and I said 'Alright, but no pineapple please!'
- The teacher said 'Alright class, pop quiz time!' and everyone groaned.
- I thought my presentation was terrible, but my boss said it was alright.
alright
ADJECTIVE//ɔːlˈraɪt//
satisfactory; acceptable; in good condition
💡 Concept
He fell off his bike but stood up smiling, saying he was alright.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ɔːlˈraɪt/
🇬🇧 UK/ɔːlˈraɪt/
🌳Etymology
Rootall + right
Origin
'all'과 'right'가 결합된 단어로, 모든 것이 올바르다는 의미에서 출발했습니다. 19세기부터 구어체로 사용되기 시작했어요.
🎵Rhyme
rightlightnightsightbright
right
light
night
sight
bright
🔗Collocations
alright with me
feel alright
alright then
it's alright
alright mate
doing alright
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My mom asked if I wanted pizza for dinner and I said 'Alright, but no pineapple please!'”
😄 Fun example
“The teacher said 'Alright class, pop quiz time!' and everyone groaned.”
“I thought my presentation was terrible, but my boss said it was alright.”
“Are you feeling alright? You look a bit pale today.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
okayfineacceptablesatisfactorydecent
Antonyms
terribleawfulunacceptable
Related
rightallgoodwellfine
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