Definition of the word alright

Pronunciation of vocabulary alright

alrightexclamation

được rồi

/ɔːlˈraɪt//ɔːlˈraɪt/

Origin of the word alright

The word "alright" has a fascinating origin story! It actually arose from a combination of two words: "all" and "right." The phrase "all right" was commonly used in English for centuries before it began to be contracted into "alright." While "alright" is a non-standard spelling, its usage has become increasingly common over time, particularly in informal contexts. The contraction likely gained popularity due to its ease of pronunciation and its casual tone.

Vocabulary summary alright

typeadverb

meaninguse as all right

Example of vocabulary alrightnamespace

meaning

used to check that somebody agrees or understands

dùng để kiểm tra xem ai đó có đồng ý hoặc hiểu không

  • We've got to get up early, alright?

    Chúng ta phải dậy sớm, được chứ?

meaning

used to say that you agree

từng nói rằng bạn đồng ý

  • ‘Can you do it?’ ‘Oh, alright.’

    ‘Bạn có thể làm được không?’ ‘Ồ, được rồi.’

meaning

used when accepting thanks for help or a favour, or when somebody says they are sorry

được sử dụng khi nhận lời cảm ơn vì sự giúp đỡ hay ân huệ, hoặc khi ai đó nói lời xin lỗi

  • ‘I'm really sorry.’ ‘That's alright, don't worry.’

    ‘Tôi thực sự xin lỗi.’ ‘Không sao đâu, đừng lo lắng.’

meaning

used to get somebody’s attention

dùng để thu hút sự chú ý của ai đó

  • Alright class, turn to page 20.

    Được rồi cả lớp, lật sang trang 20.

meaning

used to say hello

đã từng nói xin chào

  • ‘Alright, Bill.’ ‘Alright.’

    ‘Được rồi, Bill.’ ‘Được rồi.’

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