okay

/ˌoʊˈkeɪ/

adjectiveadverbinterjectiono · kay

Say it like the letters: “O, K!”—that’s o + kay = okay.

Yes, it's okay. Remember it ends with the long A sound: -kay (okay, not okie).

Definitions

  1. adjectiveacceptable; fine; not bad.
  2. adverbin an acceptable way; satisfactorily.
  3. interjectionused to show agreement, understanding, or to begin speaking.

Examples

  • “It’s okay to ask for help when you’re stuck.”
  • “The plan worked out okay, even with the delay.”
  • “Okay, I understand the directions now.”

Synonyms

fineacceptableall rightsatisfactorygood enough

Antonyms

unacceptablebad

Translations

ES está bienPT tudo bemFR d’accord

Common misspellings

okeyokokyokay.o.kayo'kay

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