Completely correct, as in You have a perfect score—your answers are all right . (It could just as well be put as “all your answers are right.”)

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In proper or working order, in a satisfactory way, as in The engine is running all right now . [Late 1800s] Also see turn out all right .

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In good health, as in John had the flu, but he's all right now . [Early 1900s]

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Not injured, safe, as in It was just a minor accident and everyone is all right . [Early 1900s]

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Very well, yes, as in Do you want to leave now?—All right , or All right, we'll stay home . [First half of 1800s] Also see all right with you .

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Certainly, without a doubt, as in It's late all right, but it will probably come today . [Mid-1800s]

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Hurrah! Good for you, as in All right! your team has done it again! [ Slang ; mid-1900s]

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Also, all-right . Good, satisfactory. For example, This restaurant is all right , or Harry is an all-right guy . [ Slang ; mid-1900s]

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