in assenting or agreeing also ˈō-ˌkā\
Definition of OK
(Entry 1 of 4)
: all right OK, Doctor, I'll let you know— John Hersey
OK
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OK
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Definition of OK (Entry 3 of 4)
OK
abbreviationDefinition of OK (Entry 4 of 4)
Oklahoma
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Synonyms & Antonyms for OK
Synonyms: Adverb or adjective
acceptable, adequate, all right, decent, fairish, fine, good, passable, respectable, satisfactory, serviceable, tolerable
Synonyms: Noun
approbation, approval, blessing, favor, imprimatur
Synonyms: Verb
accredit, approve, authorize, clear, confirm, finalize, formalize, ratify, sanction, warrant
Antonyms: Adverb or adjective
deficient, inadequate, insufficient, lacking, unacceptable, unsatisfactory, wanting
Antonyms: Noun
disapprobation, disapproval, disfavor
Antonyms: Verb
decline, deny, disallow, disapprove, negative, reject, turn down, veto
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Examples of OK in a Sentence
Noun
We need her OK on this before we place the order. The boss gave his okay.Verb
The boss needs to OK this before we place the order. a judge will have to OK the search warrant
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OK
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of OK
(Entry 1 of 3)
: fairly good : not very good or very bad
: acceptable or agreeable
: not ill, hurt, unhappy, etc.
OK
verb
English Language Learners Definition of OK (Entry 3 of 3)
: to approve (something) : to say or decide that (something) will be allowed
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Kids Definition of OK
(Entry 1 of 4)
: all right I think I did OK on the test. She's not the smartest kid, but she's an okay student.
OK
nounKids Definition of OK (Entry 2 of 4)
: approval sense 2 I need your OK to begin.
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verbKids Definition of OK (Entry 3 of 4)
OK
abbreviationKids Definition of OK (Entry 4 of 4)
Oklahoma
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