all right · adj
all right (WITHOUT PROBLEMS)
A1 happening successfully or without problems
Dictionary examples:
Was your funny dance all right? (0.0)
Was your pizza all right? (0.0)
Is your big smile all right? (0.0)
Did you get home all right last night? (14.0)
Did the interview go all right? (14.8)
Did he do all right on his exam? (15.1)
all right (WELL)
A2 not hurt or sick
Dictionary examples:
'Are you all right after the exam?' 'Yes, but my brain needs a vacation!' (0.0)
'Is your computer all right?' 'Yes, it just needed a nap to recharge!' (0.0)
After eating a whole cake, Tom said, 'I'm all right, just a bit round!' (0.0)
"Harry just slipped on the ice." "Oh! Is he all right?" (14.8)
She was very sick for a while but she's all right now. (29.0)
all right (PERMISSION)
A2 used to ask if you can do something or to say that someone can do something
Dictionary examples:
Is it all right if I take a nap during my speech? (0.0)
Is it all right to have a pizza party during the exam? (0.0)
Is it all right to wear my pajamas to work? (0.0)
Is it all right with you if I leave the window open? (15.8)
Is it all right if I put some music on? (21.4)
It's all right to have your friends over as long as you check with me first. (25.7)
all right (GOOD ENOUGH)
B1 good enough, although not very good
Dictionary examples:
The food at the cafeteria is all right. It's edible... most days. (0.0)
My cooking is all right. At least no one has died yet! (0.0)
The hotel was all right. The cockroaches were friendly, at least. (0.0)
"What did you think of the movie?" "It was all right. Nothing special." (10.0)
that's all right
A2 used as an answer when someone thanks you, or something you say when someone says they are sorry, to show that you are not angry
Dictionary examples:
"I spilled coffee on your shirt." "That's all right, I wanted a new design anyway!" (0.0)
"I used your toothbrush by mistake." "That's all right, I needed a new one!" (0.0)
"I burned the cake for your party." "That's all right, we can eat ice cream instead!" (0.0)
"I'm sorry, I forgot all about your party." "That's all right." (10.8)
"Thanks for getting the tickets." "That's all right." (14.3)