noun
definition
Endorsement; approval.
example
We can start as soon as we get the OK.
verb
definition
To approve.
example
I don't want to OK this amount of money.
definition
To confirm by activating a button marked OK.
adjective
definition
All right, permitted.
example
Do you think it's OK to stay here for the night?
definition
Satisfactory, reasonably good; not exceptional.
example
The soup was OK, but the dessert was excellent.
definition
In good health or a good emotional state.
example
He's not feeling well now, but he should be OK after some rest.
adverb
definition
Satisfactorily, sufficiently well.
example
The team did OK in the playoffs.
interjection
definition
Used to indicate acknowledgement or acceptance.
example
I promise to give it back. – OK.
synonyms
definition
Used to introduce a sentence in order to draw attention to the importance of what is being said.
example
OK, I'm thinking of a number…
synonyms
definition
Used in turn-taking, serving as a request to the speaker to grant the turn to the interrupter.
example
You always do this to me! When we were at your mother’s, you said that… – OK, OK, …
Examples of okay in a Sentence
She's okay and says thanks.
It's okay, Damian, really.
Okay, I'll walk you out.
Okay, I'll pick you up at seven then.
And … I'm okay, right?
I love you, and I will call tonight, we'll make plans for tomorrow, okay?
If I need something, I'll send a message, okay?
You okay for a little bit?
No, you drive; I'll drive on the way home, okay?
Okay, let me see if I can make this clear.
If you don't like the orchid, it's okay, my ego isn't that fragile.
No, I'm okay, kind of talked out.
It's okay, I want you to.
It's okay to be afraid.
Is everything back home okay?
No, really, are you okay?
We wanted to make sure he was okay.
Nothing was ever going to be okay again.
Oh, god, are you okay?
I was doing okay for a while there; now I'm not doing okay for a while there; now I'm not doing okay at all.
That's okay, are we going on a picnic?
Okay, let me give you my cell number.
Everything okay in paradise?
It's okay. She's a friend.
As long as you're okay...
He was an okay guy.
Keep in touch, okay?
Then everything will work out okay.
It'll only work out okay if she takes her place at your side.
Okay, maybe more than her share, but he wasn't exactly immune.
Okay, we'll meet you at the barn instead – in about thirty minutes?
Jessi hesitated then left her cousins, assured Ashley was relatively okay and Brandon was with her.
Ash, we'll be back, okay?
Ashley was okay, and Jessi would do anything to keep her that way, even if it meant robbing some stranger named Xander.
Okay. I'll change my ticket.
Okay, here are the rules.
Is that okay with Xander?
You turned out okay or something to acknowledge the issue without personalizing it.
She wasn't able to pretend to be okay.
Okay, here's a secret.
It's not going to be easy for you to take, but hear me out, okay?
Finally, she asked lamely, "Are you okay?"
You'll be okay, K-K.
Especially if the law gives him an okay.
I wouldn't tell that to anyone else but you so don't tell him I told you, okay?
It's okay, I guess.
Okay. I'll buy that they're up there keeping an eye on Bird Song and watching out for us.
I told him it was okay for him to be happy.
Okay, I can see you're uncomfortable talking about this so let's change the subject.
Okay, and Samantha Russell can help explain things…why?