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Meaning of the word okay in English

What does okay mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

okay

US /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/
UK /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/
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Adjective

used to express assent, agreement, or acceptance

Example:
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“Let's meet at 7 PM.” “Okay.”
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Is it okay if I borrow your car?
Synonym:
alright fine good acceptable permissible

Adverb

in a satisfactory or acceptable manner

Example:
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The meeting went okay.
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He's doing okay after the surgery.
Synonym:
alright fine satisfactorily passably

Verb

to approve or authorize something

Example:
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The manager okayed the budget proposal.
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Can you okay this document for printing?
Synonym:
approve authorize sanction endorse

Noun

an act of approval or authorization

Example:
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He gave the project his okay.
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We need an official okay before proceeding.
Synonym:
approval assent permission authorization

Interjection

used to introduce a remark or to resume a conversation

Example:
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Okay, so what's next on the agenda?
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Okay, let's get back to the main point.
Synonym:
alright right well
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