Sorry, SA.
Alright is INCORRECT. It has been used incorrectly for so many years now that people erroneously think it is correct useage. Just as people incorrectly say, for example, "I don't feel well." That is also incorrect. "I don't feel good" is correct useage. Grammar has not been taught in public schools for some twenty - thirty years no, so we are a nation of functioning illerates as a result.
Just as a head's up: I have two degrees in English, and one is a Master's Degree, with Distinction, not to mention that after all, English is my mother tongue.
Because languages never evolve. That's why we still speak Old English. LOL! (Did I use LOL correctly?)
Well I have one radian in English, which is worth almost 57.3 of your degrees.
From the dictionary:
Adjective: alright
1. All right (nonstandard usage)
Adverb: alright
1. Without doubt (used to reinforce an assertion)
2. An expression of agreement normally occurring at the beginning of a sentence.
3. In a satisfactory or adequate manner.
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Adjective: all right
1. Being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
"the passengers were shaken up but are all right"; "is everything all right?"
Adverb: all right
1. An expression of agreement normally occurring at the beginning of a sentence.
2. Without doubt (used to reinforce an assertion) "it's expensive all right"
3. In a satisfactory or adequate manner "held up all right under pressure"
No argument. Irregardless, you'll know what was inent asnd meant.
I guess it all boils down to a person's habit, style and usage.