all right

all right
I
(New American Roget's College Thesaurus)
adj, adv. correct; unharmed; yes, very well. See probity, health, assent.
II
(Roget's IV) modif.
1. [Adequately]
Syn. tolerably, acceptably, passably; see adequately 2 .
2. [Yes]
Syn. agreed, very well, of course, OK; see yes .
3. [Suitable]
Syn. proper, appropriate, fitting, allowable; see admissible , fit 1 , 2 .
4. [Adequate]
Syn. satisfactory, acceptable, satisfying; see enough 1 .
5. [Uninjured]
Syn. safe, well, unhurt; see healthy 1 , whole 2 .
6. [Certainly]
Syn. without a doubt, definitely, positively; see surely .
7. [Correct]
Syn. exact, precise, right; see accurate 1 .
8. [*Reliable]
Syn. honest, Dependable, trustworthy; see reliable 1 .
9. [*Excellent]
Syn. first-class, great, good; see excellent .
III
(Roget's 3 Superthesaurus) a.
1. see okay
2. see intact, well
IV
(Roget's Thesaurus II) I adjective Of moderately good quality but less than excellent: acceptable, adequate, average, common, decent, fair, fairish, goodish, moderate, passable, respectable, satisfactory, sufficient, tolerable. Informal: OK, tidy. See GOOD. II adverb It is so; as you say or ask: absolutely, agreed, assuredly, aye, gladly, indubitably, roger, undoubtedly, unquestionably, willingly, yea, yes. Informal: OK, uh-huh, yeah, yep. Slang: right on. See AFFIRM.

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