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.