Cool MateAll right vs That's fine
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
All right
Top 1,000 (very common)
That's fine
Top 2,000 (common)
Most common: All right
| All right | That's fine | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ɔːl raɪt//🇺🇸 //ɔl raɪt// | 🇬🇧 //ðæts faɪn//🇺🇸 //ðæts faɪn// |
| Meaning | It means okay or fine. | It's okay or acceptable. |
| Example | Everything will be all right after this meeting. | You can borrow my book; that's fine with me. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| Collocations | all right then, all right with me, it's all right | that's fine with me, that's fine by you, that's fine to say |
| Antonyms | not acceptable, unpleasant | - |
| Common mistakes | Confuse with 'alright', which is more informal., Use as a response without proper context., Misinterpret as a positive only; it can mean neutral or indifferent. | Using 'that's fine' in formal writing., Confusing 'that's fine' with 'that's not fine' and using it negatively., Overusing 'that's fine' instead of finding more specific responses. |
| Usage notes | Commonly used to express agreement or acceptance. In more formal contexts, 'acceptable' might be preferred. | Use 'That's fine' in casual conversations to express agreement or acceptance. Avoid in formal situations. |
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Frequently asked questions: All right vs That's fine
What's the difference between All right and That's fine?
All right: It means okay or fine. That's fine: It's okay or acceptable.
Which is more common: All right and That's fine?
All right is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
All right: Everything will be all right after this meeting. That's fine: You can borrow my book; that's fine with me.
Can I use All right and That's fine interchangeably?
Not always. All right and That's fine are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.