Certain sets of words in the English language tend to confuse people. I have found the following to be among them:
ALL RIGHT / ALRIGHT
These two representations of the idea that everything is A-OK mean exactly the same thing. However, even though the dictionary now considers alright to be reputable, all right is more common and often considered preferable. So, in formal writing, I would advise using all right. Otherwise, you may come across as appearing too casual or even uneducated.
INFORMAL: I was so relieved to know my first public presentation had turned out alright.
PREFERABLE: I was so relieved to know my first public presentation had turned out all right.
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