satisfactory but not exceptionally or especially good, used to express agreement, acceptance, or understanding, in a satisfactory manner

be okay with, that's okay, come out okay

Formal and Informal Expressions of okay

In different contexts, you can replace 'okay' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'satisfactory, acceptable' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'fine, good enough' is a commonplace synonym.

okay: Explore its Definition & Usage

okay Definition

1satisfactory but not exceptionally or especially good
2used to express agreement, acceptance, or understanding
3in a satisfactory manner

Using okay: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "okay" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
The food was okay, but nothing special.
Example
Okay, I'll see you later.
Example
She did okay on the test.
Example
He's doing okay after the surgery.

okay Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for okay

acceptable
adequate
fine
sufficient
good enough

Antonyms for okay

Phrases with okay

be okay with
to be accepting or agreeable to something
Example
I'm okay with going to the beach instead of the park.
that's okay
used to say that something is not a problem or that it is acceptable
Example
A: Sorry for being late. B: That's okay, don't worry about it.
come out okay
to have a satisfactory or positive outcome
Example
Despite some setbacks, everything came out okay in the end.

Origins of okay

originated in the US in the mid-19th century as a facetious abbreviation of 'oll korrect', a jocular alteration of 'all correct'

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Summary: okay in Brief

The term 'okay' [ˌəʊˈkeɪ] refers to something that is satisfactory but not exceptional, and can be used as an adjective, adverb, or interjection. It can also express agreement, acceptance, or understanding, as in 'Okay, I'll see you later.' 'Okay' extends into phrases like 'be okay with,' and idioms like 'that's okay,' denoting acceptance or lack of problem.