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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.

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Example Sentences

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This one is about quiet confidence — the sort that only comes from surviving enough $23-in-quarters days to know you’ll be okay.

From Salon

“You’re breathing really quickly because you want to sound fast. Smooth is fast. After you take a breath, it’s okay to stop,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I was like, okay, let me keep doing this."

From BBC

"It's okay to say no to gatherings, traditions or commitments that leave you feeling drained," she said.

From BBC

Eventually, he caught a glimpse of a familiar colourful skirt and found his daughter, stained in red - but okay, still shrouded under Jessica.

From BBC

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