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adjective

ō-ˈkā How to pronounce OK (audio)
variants or okay
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1
as in alright
being to one's liking that dinner was OK, but I liked yesterday's better

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as in fine
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards this latest draft of the essay is OK but could be better

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OK

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adverb

ō-ˈkā How to pronounce OK (audio)
variants or okay
1
as in good
in a satisfactory way you did OK on that last test

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as in yes
used to express agreement OK, fine, I'll go to the party

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OK

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noun

ō-ˈkā How to pronounce OK (audio)
variants or okay
as in approval
an acceptance of something as satisfactory our supervisor gave his OK on the project, so we can go ahead with it

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OK

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verb

ō-ˈkā How to pronounce OK (audio)
variants or okay
1
as in to approve
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory a judge will have to OK the search warrant

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2
as in to accept
to have a favorable opinion of I'm glad that my friends OK'd my choice of girlfriend

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Recent Examples of OK
Adjective
Until the guy actually starts a fight or grabs someone by the you-know-what, his money’s good here, okay? — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 Apparently, that's okay, so long as the athletes who are reduced are White. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026 Her sister, 9, was okay after they were taken out of the water, according to police. — Nick Lentz, CBS News, 28 June 2026 Edward Igoe said all officers involved in the situation are okay, but the suspect has died. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026 Sports are unlike other parts of American life—treating men and women differently on the court or the field is okay. — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026 After a December test screening proved to be just okay, the studio decided to take matters into its own hands and took charge of the post-production to make its own cut. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026 Your question is a manifestation of handwringing, and so, yeah, a lot of people don’t pay attention to it, and that’s okay, and a lot of people do, and that’s better. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 July 2026 So now there’s something being debated called the REPAIR Act, and that stands for Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair, okay? — Joel Feder, The Drive, 1 July 2026
Adverb
In any case, things worked out okay for Swank. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Nov. 2025 The characters who invest in romance tend to make it out okay, while many of those who can’t commit are left with tragedy. — Jesse Raub, The Atlantic, 15 Dec. 2025 Your mother was okay sending you in a car to meet Howard Hughes, knowing his reputation? — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2026 Noting that the camera man was, in fact, okay after the incident, he was seen continuing to film even after his injury. — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 17 Nov. 2025 Everybody knows that there’ll be certain parts that are doing okay, but a large part of the society in North Korea is very poor. — Andrew McNicol, CNN Money, 7 June 2026 All residents are reported okay after a home was damaged by a fire Sunday in Berkley, Michigan. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026 While most houseplants are tropical in origin and, thus, are happiest when receiving bright, indirect light, a handful actually will do okay in windowless rooms. — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025 While the market's doing okay, Jim Cramer said that AI stocks are rising once again, as predicted by industry leaders, including Nvidia's Jensen Huang. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
Rhea did watch my tape and okayed it, and everybody seemed to like me from that. — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025 It was okayed Sunday as part of the budget package for the coming fiscal year and is slated for a vote Friday. — Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026 There were also issues with an overlapping property line, apparently okayed in the 1970s but not allowed now. — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025 That's when Brown claimed the helicopter was okayed by Park Board President Lakeya Webb, the outlet reported. — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026 But in August, Paramount got engulfed and devoured by Skydance, in the deal that the FCC okayed only after Paramount’s CBS News made a $16 million cash payoff to the current President. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 16 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for OK
  1. alright
  2. fine
  3. good
  4. yes
  5. approval
  6. approve
  7. accept
  8. adequate
Adjective
  • Know that things are gonna be alright, and there is definitely a bright future ahead.
    — Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
  • But the kids are alright, too, and several up-and-comers are name-checked as ones to watch.
    — Max Mathews, New York Times, 9 June 2026
Definition of alright
Adjective
  • Public health data has taught us that alcohol, which can be fine when consumed in moderation, can be harmful to individual and societal health in excessive amounts.
    — Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Good Chop is dedicated to providing the finest cuts of meat while promoting sustainable practices.
    — Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of fine
Adverb
  • Industry officials say their rise will lead to good-paying jobs.
    — Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026
  • Delivering good-paying jobs by ensuring these centers leverage local trades and pay prevailing wages.
    — Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Definition of good
Adverb
  • The answer is yes, and the computer proved it, controversially, by checking 1,936 cases in a way no human could realistically verify.
    — Benjamin Skuse, IEEE Spectrum, 25 June 2026
  • The strange answer to that is yes, but not really.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 18 June 2026
Definition of yes
Noun
  • Jolly replaced him and, within two months, secured Moreno’s approval to hire the architect of a World Series championship team to figure out what was not right in the organization, and to fix it.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • One reason ibogaine has struggled to win approval in the past is a lack of financial incentive, Barsuglia said.
    — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of approval
Verb
  • The commission unanimously approved her request in May of 2018, and Grechen Shirley quickly hired a nanny to her campaign staff.
    — Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Boise Mayor Lauren McLean will have the authority to limit that under a new plan approved by the City Council on Tuesday.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026
Definition of approve
Verb
  • Challenge accepted While visitors boarded the ships to learn about foreign cultures, sailors operating the vessels found their own ways to connect with their international counterparts.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • The Saudi Tennis Federation accepted WTA’s proposal, and the two organizations mutually agreed on the conclusion of the hosting arrangement and remain proud of the achievements realized through their partnership.
    — Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of accept
Adjective
  • Today, some of the world’s most critical infrastructure sits on the seabed with far less attention, mostly because adequate tech doesn't exist.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 July 2026
  • Employees didn’t take adequate measures to minimize staff travel costs contrary to state policy.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
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“OK.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/OK. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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