OK

PluralOKs, OK's

FormsOKs, OKing, OKed

1. 1
   fine to doadjective

   Allowed or acceptable, or having no objection to something.

   Is it OK if I bring my dog to the party?

   It's OK to ask for help when you need it.

   Similaracceptable, allowed, permissible, fine, alright

   Oppositeunacceptable, forbidden

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2. 2
   agreedinterjection

   Used to show that you understand or agree, sometimes in a joking way when you do not believe it.

   "Can you call me when you get home?" "OK, I will."

   "The meeting moved to three o'clock." "OK, thanks for telling me."

   Similaralright, fine, sure, right

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3. 3
   just averageadjective

   Good enough, but not great.

   The movie was OK, but the book was better.

   I got an OK grade on the test, not great but not bad.

   Similardecent, adequate, passable, reasonable, satisfactory

   Oppositebad, poor, terrible

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4. 4
   interjection

   Said at the start of a sentence to make people listen to what comes next.

   OK, everyone, the bus leaves at noon, so don't be late.

   OK, this part of the recipe is really important.

   Similarnow

5. 5
   feeling fineadjective

   Healthy, or feeling fine and not upset.

   You fell pretty hard. Are you sure you're OK?

   Call me when you get there so I know you're OK.

   Similarfine, well, unhurt

   Oppositeunwell, hurt

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6. 6
   well enoughadverb

   In a way that is good enough.

   My new shoes fit OK, so I kept them.

   Can you hear me OK on this phone?

   Similarfine, well, adequately, satisfactorily

   Oppositebadly, poorly

7. 7
   checking agreementinterjection

   Said as a question at the end of something you say or ask, to check that the other person understands or agrees.

   Be home by nine, OK?

   I'll call you when I get there, OK?

   Similarright

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8. 8
   go-aheadnoun

   A yes from someone that shows they approve or agree.

   Wait for the doctor's OK before you play soccer again.

   Dad gave his OK, so we can stay out until ten.

   Similargo-ahead, approval, permission, consent

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9. 9
   confirm (computer)interjection

   Clicked or chosen on a computer to close a message box or say yes to a question.

   Click OK to close the message.

   A box popped up, and I pressed OK without reading it.

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    Oklahomaproper nounabbreviation

    Abbreviation of Oklahoma. Used for the state in mailing addresses.

    Please mail the forms to 200 Main Street, Norman, OK 73069.

    Her driver's license says she lives in Lawton, OK.

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