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, in assenting or agreeing also ˈō-ˌkā \Definition of OK
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OK
noun \Definition of OK (Entry 2 of 4)
OK
verb \Definition of OK (Entry 3 of 4)
OK
abbreviationDefinition of OK (Entry 4 of 4)
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Synonyms & Antonyms for OK
Synonyms: Adverb or adjective
- agreeable,
- all right,
- alright,
- copacetic
- (also copasetic or copesetic),
- ducky,
- fine,
- good,
- hunky-dory,
- jake
- [slang],
- palatable,
- satisfactory
Synonyms: Noun
Synonyms: Verb
- accredit,
- approbate,
- approve,
- authorize,
- clear,
- confirm,
- finalize,
- formalize,
- homologate,
- ratify,
- sanction,
- warrant
Antonyms: Adverb or adjective
Antonyms: Noun
Antonyms: Verb
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“OK.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/OK. Accessed 26 January 2020.
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The first known use of OK was in 1839
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