Usage Note: Despite the appearance of the form alright in works of such well-known writers as Langston Hughes and James Joyce, the single word spelling has never been accepted as standard. This is peculiar, since similar fusions such as already and altogether have never raised any objections. The difference may lie in the fact that already and altogether became single words back in the Middle Ages, whereas alright has only been around for a little more than a century and was called out by language critics as a misspelling. Consequently, one who uses alright, especially in formal writing, runs the risk that readers may view it as an error or as the willful breaking of convention.
Sisyphos about 11 years ago
Not used to shopping in the mall of variety, Mlle. Mona?
The missing M. Smokey about 11 years ago
Go without pants, like me.
AlnicoV about 11 years ago
Try just finding a pair of plain black shoes for work some time. Ain’t easy when the sales clerk look like you have two heads when you ask.
pschearer Premium Member about 11 years ago
Mona shops like a man.
James Hopkins about 11 years ago
That’s what the fitting room is for Mona; get one of each and buy the pair that makes you most comfortable! :)
MacQueen about 11 years ago
What does alright mean? Is it something like all right?
Comic Minister Premium Member about 11 years ago
Go with the Spilt Skirt. I think it’s a pants-style clothing.
Tantor about 11 years ago
GET G STRINGS! G STRINGS!
morningglory73 Premium Member about 11 years ago
Too many choices.
pschearer Premium Member about 11 years ago
From the Amer. Herit. Dict. 4th Ed.:
Usage Note: Despite the appearance of the form alright in works of such well-known writers as Langston Hughes and James Joyce, the single word spelling has never been accepted as standard. This is peculiar, since similar fusions such as already and altogether have never raised any objections. The difference may lie in the fact that already and altogether became single words back in the Middle Ages, whereas alright has only been around for a little more than a century and was called out by language critics as a misspelling. Consequently, one who uses alright, especially in formal writing, runs the risk that readers may view it as an error or as the willful breaking of convention.