Word
alrighty
Phoneticsal·righty
/ˌɔɫˈɹaɪti/
Definition
interj. a friendly, casual way to say okay when you agree or are ready to start. You use it when you accept a plan or move on to the next thing.
interj. an emphatic or cheerful variant of 'alright' signalling agreement, acknowledgement, or readiness to proceed. Often placed at the start of an utterance to mark a transition to a new action or topic.
Examples
“Alrighty, we start the lesson now.”
“Alrighty, I take your bag now and you can pick it up after lunch.”
“Alrighty, after checking everyone's calendars we finally settle on Friday morning to review the final draft together.”
Examples
simple
“Alrighty, we start the lesson now.”
contextual
“Alrighty, I take your bag now and you can pick it up after lunch.”
complex
“Alrighty, after checking everyone's calendars we finally settle on Friday morning to review the final draft together.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “alrighty” in context.
Verb
01. alrighty so
“Alrighty so, who wants to answer first?”
interjection + adverb
02. alrighty then
“Alrighty then, let's start the lesson now.”
interjection + adverb
03. say alrighty
“He smiled, said alrighty, and started the video.”
verb + interjection
Noun
04. alrighty everyone
“Alrighty everyone, time to work with a partner.”
interjection + noun
05. alrighty folks
“Alrighty folks, please open your books to page ten.”
interjection + noun
06. alrighty here we go
“Alrighty, here we go with question number one.”
07. alrighty let's get started
“Alrighty, let's get started with today's lesson.”
08. alrighty then let's go
“Alrighty then, let's go to the park together.”
09. well alrighty then
“Well alrighty then, see you tomorrow at ten.”
Usage
Used alone or at the start of a clause to signal agreement or transition.
Synonyms
Word family
ADJECTIVE
INTERJECTION
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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