Writing Tip 39: Alright? Not All Right

Writing Tip - Alright isn't All Right

Maybe you had a teacher who once told you, “Alright is not all right.” The rule still stands, though in the ever-evolving world of words, “alright” seems to be gaining traction – in British English especially according to the experts.

But in 9 out of 10 dictionaries, “alright” is considered a misspelling of “all right.” This common error is seemingly rooted in language patterns used in words such as “already” and “altogether.” However, the two word form is the standard that you should use when you want to appear like you know what you’re doing. And we all like to appear like we know what we’re doing on occasion, right?More