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 .
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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
If the Bay State OKs the morally complex measure, it would join Oregon and Washington in allowing Dr. Deaths to practice.
Oxgang, oks′gang, n. as much land as can be tilled by the use of an ox (averaging about 15 acres)—called also Ox′land or Ox′gate.
Oxlip, oks′lip, n. a species of primrose, having its flowers in an umbel on a stalk like the cowslip.
Oxide, oks′īd, n. a compound of oxygen and some other element or organic radical.
Paroxysm, par′oks-izm, n. a fit of acute pain occurring at intervals: a fit of passion: any sudden violent action.
The Thathanabaing is chosen by the heads of the monasteries, and appoints his Gaing-oks and Gaing-dauks.
The Soul of a People | H. Fielding
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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