26984 words

ok

16 definitions • 28 examples
1
used to show that you agree with something or agree to do something:

Examples:

"I'll pay you back tomorrow." "OK, no problem."
"Could you pick me up from work?" "OK, what time?"
I mean, OK (= I accept that), I wasn't exactly polite to him, but I don't think I was that rude!
2
used to check that someone understands something or that they agree to something:

Examples:

You need to add more vinegar, OK?
I'll see you at 6.30, okay?
3
used as a way of showing that you are going to take action or start something new:

Examples:

Okay, let's go.
Okay then, if you're ready we'll start.
4
used in the middle of a sentence as a way of pausing:

Examples:

We saw these guys, okay, so we went up to them and started talking.
5

Examples:

Is it okay if I bring a friend to the party?
If it's okay by/with you, I'll come over tomorrow instead.
6

Examples:

How's Paula? Is she okay after her fall yesterday?
Are you OK? You look very pale.
"Is everything OK with you?" "Yes, fine."
I'll just check that the car's okay - that noise from the engine doesn't sound good!
7
not bad but certainly not good:

Examples:

"Did you have a good dinner out last night?" "It was okay - I've definitely had better."
Her voice is OK, but it's nothing special.
8
in a satisfactory way:

Examples:

Everything was going OK until the printer stopped working.
Did you sleep okay?
I just called to make sure that you got there okay.
9
to agree to something:

Examples:

Have the committee OK'd your proposal?
10

Examples:

He got the OK to go ahead with his project.
11
written abbreviation for the US state of Oklahoma: used in addresses
12
agreed or acceptable; all right :

Examples:

Is it OK if I bring a friend to the party?
"Will you lend me ten bucks?" "OK."
13
in a satisfactory state or of a satisfactory quality; all right :

Examples:

Are you OK? You look pale.
I hope you got home OK.
14
OK is used to mean not bad but also not very good:

Examples:

Her voice is OK, but it’s nothing special.
15
agreement about or permission to do something:

Examples:

We’ll start building as soon as we get the OK from the owner.
16
used as a way of showing that you are going to take action or start doing or saying something new:

Examples:

OK, let’s go.

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