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okay

American  
[oh-key, oh-key, oh-key] / ˈoʊˈkeɪ, ˌoʊˈkeɪ, ˈoʊˌkeɪ /

adjective

okayed, okaying
  1. a variant of OK.


okay British  
/ ˌəʊˈkeɪ /
  1. a variant of O.K.

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Example Sentences

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"I am doing okay, I've had bites to my left foot and am getting medical attention," he said.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

We’ve been scrimping for a long time, and I feel it’s okay to start using some of our nonretirement savings for home improvements and personal wants.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

I’m looking for feedback on recognizing that you’ve “arrived” and that it’s okay to spend some of the money you’ve been saving.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

And for me, I think it’s okay to work hard.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

‘I don’t mind you coming with me, but no more talking, okay?’

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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