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adjective

ō-ˈkā How to pronounce OK (audio)
variants or okay
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as in alright
being to one's liking that dinner was OK, but I liked yesterday's better

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as in satisfactory
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards this latest draft of the essay is OK but could be better

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OK

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adverb

ō-ˈkā How to pronounce OK (audio)
variants or okay
1
as in fine
in a satisfactory way you did OK on that last test

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2
as in yeah
used to express agreement OK, fine, I'll go to the party

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OK

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noun

ō-ˈkā How to pronounce OK (audio)
variants or okay
as in approval
an acceptance of something as satisfactory our supervisor gave his OK on the project, so we can go ahead with it

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OK

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verb

ō-ˈkā How to pronounce OK (audio)
variants or okay
1
as in to approve
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory a judge will have to OK the search warrant

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as in to accept
to have a favorable opinion of I'm glad that my friends OK'd my choice of girlfriend

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for OK
  1. satisfactory
  2. fine
  3. approval
  4. approve
  5. accept
  6. good
  7. acceptable
  8. blessing
Adjective
  • This side hustle is beneficial in so many ways, not only in benefiting the organization if your pick is selected, but in reducing unemployment, which is such a satisfactory feeling.
    Rachel Wells, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
  • The facility received satisfactory marks during its annual audit, according to the sheriff’s office.
    Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of satisfactory
Adverb
  • Things, of course, have worked out just fine for the 31-year-old veteran.
    Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
  • For people who do have coverage and continuous coverage, the 401(k) system works fine.
    Brian J. O’Connor, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of fine
Noun
  • China has passed regulations requiring its government to bless the export of technology like TikTok's algorithm, meaning any sale would need the approval of Beijing.
    Bobby Allyn, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Biden’s approval of the controversial Willow oil drilling project in Alaska draws into question the country’s commitment to a transition to clean energy while there is still money to be made in fossil fuels.
    Matt Reynolds, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of approval
Verb
  • The City Council will vote Tuesday to approve the salary and terms of Milstein’s contract which will authorize her to oversee thousands of city employees and a $1.5 billion budget.
    Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Father Missing a Limb and Son with Cerebral Palsy Weren't Able to Evacuate L.A. Fires in Time, Family Says CNN reported that the family applied for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency which was not approved.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of approve
Verb
  • Research suggests that validation helps people feel understood and accepted, and can even defuse intense emotions.
    Angela Haupt, TIME, 13 Jan. 2025
  • For example, an iPhone user may be asked to reply yes (Y) or no (N) to accept a delivery.
    Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of accept
Adjective
  • Unfortunately, despite her best efforts, Cunanan answered correctly and clinched the win with a final score of $19,400.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Even beyond that, this was probably Miller’s best game of the year.
    Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of good
Adjective
  • Why would Schoen need to throw a Hail Mary when three wins is acceptable in New York?
    Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
  • He’s been as big a plus on defense as expected, and offensively, he’s delivered more than two assists for every turnover and hit an acceptable 35.6 percent from 3.
    Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of acceptable
Noun
  • Bob’s loss is catastrophic but his legacy is a blessing and will endure for many more generations.
    Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 12 Jan. 2025
  • The scene took a year and a half to manifest, as Gracey needed the blessing of the Westminster City Council, the Crown Estate (Regent Street is royal land) and permission to close a bus route for four nights.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of blessing
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