Aright - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Definition:
Correctly or properly; in the right way.
Synonyms:
correctly, properly, accurately, rightly
Part of Speech:
adverb
Antonyms:
wrongly, incorrectly, improperly
Common Collocations:
do aright, get aright, set aright, understand aright
Derivatives:
arighted (rare), arighting (rare)
Usage Tips:
Use "aright" in formal or literary contexts to mean "correctly"; avoid in casual speech where "right" suffices.
Common Phrases:
set aright, go aright, put aright
Etymology:
From Old English *on riht*, meaning "in a right manner."
Examples:
- 1. She did the task aright the first time.
- 2. He set the table aright before the guests arrived.
- 3. If you follow the instructions, it will go aright.
- 4. They understood the lesson aright and aced the test.
- 5. The mechanic fixed the engine and now it runs aright.