Definition of OK
:all right
- OK, Doctor, I'll let you know
- —John Hersey
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Origin and Etymology of ok
abbreviation of oll korrect, facetious alteration of all correct
Definition of OK
Examples of ok in a Sentence
We need her OK on this before we place the order.
The boss gave his okay.
Origin and Etymology of ok
ok Synonyms
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approbation, blessing, favor, imprimatur, approval (or okay)Antonyms
disapprobation, disapproval, disfavorRelated Words
backing, cachet, endorsement (also indorsement), finalization, formalization, homologation, nod, ratification, rubber stamp, sanction, support, thumbs-up, vote; benediction, goodwill; acceptation, accession, agreement, assent, concurrence, consent; countenance, liking, satisfactionNear Antonyms
refusal, rejection, repudiation; dislike, dissatisfaction; censure, condemnation, criticism, denunciation, deprecation, depreciation, disparagement, opprobrium, reprehension, reproach, reprobationDefinition of OK
Examples of ok in a Sentence
The boss needs to OK this before we place the order.
a judge will have to OK the search warrant
Origin and Etymology of ok
ok Synonyms
Synonyms
accredit, approbate, authorize, clear, confirm, finalize, formalize, homologate, approve (or okay), ratify, sanction, warrantAntonyms
decline, deny, disallow, disapprove, negative, reject, turn down, vetoRelated Words
accept, acknowledge, affirm; certify, endorse (also indorse), validate; bless, canonize, sanctify; initial, rubber-stamp, sign, sign off (on); allow, enable, legalize, license (also licence), pass, permit; reapproveNear Antonyms
ban, enjoin, forbid, illegalize, interdict, prohibit, proscribe; disregard, ignore, neglect, overlook; rebuff, rebut, refuse, spurnOK Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of OK for English Language Learners
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: fairly good : not very good or very bad
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: acceptable or agreeable
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: not ill, hurt, unhappy, etc.
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Definition of OK for English Language Learners
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: to approve (something) : to say or decide that (something) will be allowed
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History for ok
In the 1830s Boston newspapers were full of abbreviations. Just about anything might be abbreviated. N.G. stood for “no go.” A.R. stood for “all right.” Soon some phrases were spelled wrong on purpose and then abbreviated. K.G., for “know go,” was used instead of N.G. O.W., “oll wright,” was used instead of A.R. O.K., “oll korrect,” was used instead of A.C. The fad faded, but the one abbreviation O.K. caught on and is still widely used.
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