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adverb or adjective \ō-ˈkā, in assenting or agreeing also ˈō-ˌkā\
variants: or

okay

or less commonly

ok

Definition of OK

  1. :  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

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OK

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noun \ō-ˈkā\
variants: or

okay

Definition of OK

  1. :  approval, endorsement

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Examples of ok in a Sentence

  1. We need her OK on this before we place the order.

  2. The boss gave his okay.

Origin and Etymology of ok

see 1OK

ok Synonyms

Synonyms
approbation, blessing, favor, imprimatur, approval (or okay)
Antonyms
disapprobation, disapproval, disfavor
Related 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, satisfaction
Near Antonyms
refusal, rejection, repudiation; dislike, dissatisfaction; censure, condemnation, criticism, denunciation, deprecation, depreciation, disparagement, opprobrium, reprehension, reproach, reprobation
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verb \ō-ˈkā\
variants: or

okay

Definition of OK

OK'd

or

okayed

;

OK'ing

or

okaying
  1. transitive verb

  2. :  approve, authorize

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Examples of ok in a Sentence

  1. The boss needs to OK this before we place the order.

  2. a judge will have to OK the search warrant

Origin and Etymology of ok

see 1OK

ok Synonyms

Synonyms
accredit, approbate, authorize, clear, confirm, finalize, formalize, homologate, approve (or okay), ratify, sanction, warrant
Antonyms
decline, deny, disallow, disapprove, negative, reject, turn down, veto
Related 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; reapprove
Near Antonyms
ban, enjoin, forbid, illegalize, interdict, prohibit, proscribe; disregard, ignore, neglect, overlook; rebuff, rebut, refuse, spurn
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OK

abbreviation

Definition of OK

  1. Oklahoma

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OK Defined for English Language Learners

OK

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adjective

Definition of OK for English Language Learners

  • : fairly good : not very good or very bad

  • : acceptable or agreeable

  • : not ill, hurt, unhappy, etc.

OK

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noun

Definition of OK for English Language Learners

  • : approval or permission

OK

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verb

Definition of OK for English Language Learners

  • : to approve (something) : to say or decide that (something) will be allowed

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