aright
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for aright, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adverb — Correctly, properly, or in the right way.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Etymology
From Old English on riht, "in the right way" — built from a- + right.
Full origin of aright →Frequently asked questions
What does “aright” mean?
The word “aright” means correctly, properly, or in the right way. In plain terms, "Correctly" or "properly" — an old-fashioned word mostly seen in formal or literary writing now.
How do you pronounce “aright”?
“Aright” is pronounced uh-RYT (/əˈɹaɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “aright” in a sentence?
Here is “aright” used in a sentence: “If I remember aright, the meeting was rescheduled to Friday.”
What part of speech is “aright”?
“Aright” is an adverb.
Where does the word “aright” come from?
The word “aright” comes from Old English. From Old English on riht, "in the right way" — built from a- + right.