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okay

[ˌəʊˈkeɪ]

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

Phrases with okay

  • 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.

  • 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.

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