Aright

usgb/əˈraɪt/
adverb

In a correct or proper way.

If you follow the instructions, you'll do it aright.
Visual representation of "aright" - In a correct or proper way
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Increasing Rarity

The term is considered old-fashioned and is seldom used in modern English conversations or writing.

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Though he used 'aright' in his essay, the teacher suggested a more contemporary term.
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Literary Flair

'Aright' may appear in literature or poetry to evoke a bygone era or to lend a classic tone.

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And so the knight jousted and did prove his valor aright.
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Avoid Common Errors

Be careful not to confuse 'aright' with 'a right' which has a different meaning referring to an entitlement.

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She understood aright and knew it wasn't a right she was entitled to.
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