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all right

/ˌɔːlˈɹaɪt/
adjective
  1. Good; in acceptable, if not excellent condition.

    "The car is all right. It gets me there, anyway."

  2. In good health, unharmed.

    "I had a headache earlier, but now I'm all right."

adverb
  1. Fairly well.

    "That went all right, I suppose."

  2. Most certainly; for sure.

    "You taught them a lesson all right! They won't be back."

interjection
  1. Used to affirm, indicate agreement, or consent.

    "All right, let's go then."

  2. Used to indicate support, favor or encouragement.

    "All right! They scored!"

  3. Used to fill space or pauses.

    "All right, so what you suggest we do next?"

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