Grammar Entry 620 / 1011 60-second read

Alright (formal) vs. All right

Formal writing prefers ALL RIGHT.

The comparisoni

✗ Wrong

Is everything alright in the annual report?

✓ Correct

Is everything all right in the annual report?

The ruleii

Formal writing: ALL RIGHT.

ALRIGHT is acceptable in casual or dialogue usage. ALL RIGHT is still preferred for formal prose.

Memory aidiii

Remember it like this

Formal = two words.

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