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Aright - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

aright

/əˈraɪt/ /əˈraɪt/

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.

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