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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"Nobody wants to see violence in this area. I hope everyone in the shops and everyone passing by is okay."

From BBC

"I'm just gonna make an appeal to the space gods, okay?"

From Barron's

“Come on over here, honey. Are you okay?”

From Literature

“Stop staring at him and pay attention. Coach will be peeved if you don’t know the drill when we get in the pool. Keep your eye on the prize, okay?”

From Literature

“That sound means something, then? Is the wolf okay?”

From Literature

okay

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