okay

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

ADJECTIVE

acceptable, satisfactory

Synonyms

STRONGEST

all right

STRONG

OK approved correct fair fine good middling permitted

WEAK

accurate adequate convenient in order mid not bad passable so-so surely tolerable

Antonyms

STRONG

bad cloudy dark rainy refused stormy unsuitable

WEAK

incorrect intolerable unacceptable unsatisfactory wrong

NOUN

agreement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

STRONG

acceptance affirmation approbation approval assent authorization benediction blessing consent endorsement favor go ahead permission sanction say-so yes

WEAK

green light seal of approval

Antonyms

STRONG

denial disagreement disapproval disfavor dissent opposition refusal rejection veto

VERB

agree to

Synonyms

STRONGEST

authorize notarize

STRONG

OK accept accredit approve certify condone confirm endorse pass sanction

WEAK

consent to give one's consent give the go-ahead give the green light rubber-stamp say yes to

Antonyms

STRONG

censure contradict deny disagree disallow disapprove invalidate oppose prevent refuse reject repudiate veto

Example Sentences

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“Are you doing okay? They’re coming after you hard.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Well, okay: In the absolute broadest possible sense, the photos are about her kids growing up.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

"I spoke to the doctors -- he has some frostbite, but otherwise seems okay," Pemba Sherpa added.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

"It's really scary. When I got sole custody, I used to think, 'It'll be okay from here on out,' but now there's the possibility that we might be tied together," Ryo said.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

"Well," said his mom, "that would be okay, I guess. But I'm sure they'll have toys there. I would think you'd like to play with the toys."

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry

okay

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