OK
1or o·kay
all right; proceeding normally; satisfactory or under control: Things are OK at the moment.
correct, permissible, or acceptable; meeting standards: Is this suit OK to wear to a formal party?
all right; well enough; successfully; fine: She'll manage OK on her own.He sings OK, but he can't tap dance.
(used as an affirmative response) yes; surely.
(used as an interrogative or interrogative tag) all right?; do you agree?
(used to express agreement, understanding, acceptance, or the like): OK, I'll get it for you.
(used as an introductory or transitional expression): OK, now where were we?
Origin of OK
1- Also O.K., ok .
word story For OK
Other definitions for OK (2 of 2)
Oklahoma (approved especially for use with zip code).
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How to use OK in a sentence
That was when directors told the company, ‘O.K., take a break, be back in 15.’
“O.K.,” says Scott Skiles, looking up at his newest teammate.
Things are not O.K.” On the back of the page, she scrawled in red ink, “Are you even on my side?
Naco is located around 30 miles south of Tombstone, where one of the most famous gun battles happened at the O.K. Corral.
Border Patrol Agent’s Death Dubbed Friendly Fire | Teresa Puente | October 6, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTThe legendary Earp-Clanton bloodbath at the O.K. Corral is reenacted frequently.
The slender cargo doors stood open around Valier's girth, awaiting his own personal O.K.
Tight Squeeze | Dean Charles IngI thought that was all that was holding him back—waiting for his sister to look you over and give you her O.K.?
Children of the Whirlwind | Leroy ScottGetting put out with folks is bad, but isnt making up about O.K?
Golden Days for Boys and Girls | VariousMoya nodded, lowered and secured the helmet, checked lines, and rapped O.K.
Attrition | Jim WannamakerYou're in the same boat as the rest of us, and you still keep insisting that the sickmen are O.K.
Shock Absorber | E.G. von Wald
British Dictionary definitions for OK (1 of 2)
Oklahoma
British Dictionary definitions for O.K. (2 of 2)
/ (ˌəʊˈkeɪ) informal /
an expression of approval, agreement, etc
in good or satisfactory condition
permissable: is it O.K. if I go home now?
acceptable but not outstanding: the party was O.K.
(tr) to approve or endorse
approval or agreement
Origin of O.K.
2- Also: OK, o.k., okay
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