These two terms have different meanings but can be used in some similar ways, because they are both adjective phrases.
Alright is an adjective, meaning “okay”:
Alright, let’s order pizza!
I feel alright today.
All right, in contrast, is simply a combination of all and right (i.e., correct) and should only be used to mean that all of someone or something is correct:
The teacher was surprised that John's answers on the test were all right.
The world’s religions cannot be all right; they contradict each other.
However, notice that these two terms are often used in similar places—although they have different meanings:
The students were alright. (They were okay)
The students were all right. (All of them were correct)
So, alright means “fine” or “okay.” All right is two separate words, with the expected meaning.
More Examples of How to Use "All Right" in a Sentence
- You don't have to be all right, all of the time.
- Susie was ecstatic because she got the questions all right on the math test.
- James made sure that his calculations were all right before presenting his analysis to the board.
- Not all is right with the world, but I have faith that things will get better.
- My spouse said that I had all the right moves on the dance floor—that's why she married me.
More Examples of How to Use "Alright" in a Sentence
- Alright, let's stop fighting and try again.
- I'm alright, just tired.
- Doctor Nguyen told me to rest, alright—let me have some peace and quiet, please.
- It's alright, don't worry.
- My mom told me that everything would be alright in the end, so I'm trying to stay strong.