okay
or less commonlyok
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
First Known Use: 1839
okay
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
see 1OK
First Known Use: 1841
okay
Definition of OK
OK'd
orokayed
;OK'ing
orokaying
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
see 1OK
First Known Use: 1888
OK Defined for English Language Learners
OK
playDefinition 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.
OK
playDefinition 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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