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adjective

ō-ˈkā How to pronounce OK (audio)
variants or okay
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1
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
  • The bridge's deck was found to be in satisfactory condition, while the substructure was in fair condition.
    Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Overall, the team is running smoothly but one individual, who previously didn’t have any issues, is now struggling: missing deadlines, not catching mistakes, not completing assignments in a satisfactory way.
    Eva Epker, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of satisfactory
Adverb
  • The Boeing Starliner undocked autonomously Sept. 6 and managed to land just fine in New Mexico desert.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
  • It’s said the top three rules of real estate are location, location, location — and the new location of Christmas in the Park’s Jingle Bell Stage at the north end of Plaza de Cesar Chavez is working just fine for Fil Maresca, who’s managing the folks selling beer and wine at the Park Tavern.
    Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of fine
Noun
  • Insurers also typically need approval from regulators to raise consumer premiums, which takes time.
    Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Kim was taken into custody early Wednesday following a Seoul court's approval of a warrant accusing him of orchestrating a rebellion and abusing his authority.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of approval
Verb
  • The same poll had 5 in 10 adults disapprove of the decision, with 2 in 10 neither approving or disapproving and the remainder not knowing enough to give a proper response.
    Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 13 Dec. 2024
  • However, since the general public does not have the ability to conduct the necessary background, experience and fitness checks, nor approve or reject a candidate, it is left up to the U.S. Senate to do so.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of approve
Verb
  • If an insurer drops a provider from its network, patients may have to find a new clinician that accepts their insurance or pay up to tens of thousands of dollars a year out of pocket for the therapy.
    Annie Waldman, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
  • For many who reached the highest rungs of Hollywood’s biggest companies, the most humbling thing to accept is the loss of the perks that come with working for a network or studio.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of accept
Adjective
  • Joe Buscaglia, Bills beat writer Rams survive Allen’s best ‘hero ball’ Throughout the first half, the Rams’ defense (and Buffalo’s game plan) made Allen look mortal.
    Tim Graham, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Plus, all of the pup's best and (hilariously worst) moments on set.
    Lauren Huff, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of good
Adjective
  • How have killing, destruction, and martyrdom become almost acceptable?
    Ben Croll, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Plan for what to say and do if boundaries are violated Speaking of boundaries, Goldberg suggests setting up some parameters in your mind beforehand of what is acceptable and unacceptable behavior.
    ​Wendy Wisner, Parents, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of acceptable
Noun
  • His column focuses on the blessings and burdens of advancing age — and how some folks are challenging the stigma associated with older adults.
    Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
  • For this accidental genetic blessing, Hudnal was awarded $50, flowers, and a tiny monkey statue in honor of Patel's recent feature film directorial debut, Monkey Man.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of blessing
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