okay
/oʊˈkeɪ/
adjective
- Acceptable or satisfactory; not bad but not excellent.
- The movie was okay, but I wouldn't watch it again.
- Is it okay if I borrow your pen for a moment?
- The food at the cafeteria is just okay.
- In a satisfactory state; safe and well.
- After the storm, everyone in the house was okay.
- The doctor said my test results are okay.
- I was worried about you, but I see you're okay now.
Synonyms
adverb
- In a satisfactory manner; adequately.
- She did okay on the exam, but she could have studied more.
- The car runs okay, but it needs new tires.
- He sang okay, but the crowd wanted more energy.
interjection
- Used to express agreement, approval, or understanding.
- Okay, let's start the meeting.
- Okay, I'll meet you at the park at three.
- Okay, I understand what you mean now.
- Used to check if someone understands or agrees.
- I'll call you when I arrive, okay?
- You'll finish your homework first, okay?
- We need to leave by six, okay?
noun
- An approval or agreement.
- The plan is ready, but we're waiting for the okay.
- She gave her okay for the new project.
- We need the manager's okay before we proceed.
verb
- To approve or authorize something.
- Please okay the invoice so we can pay it.
- The committee okayed the new policy.
- The supervisor okayed the budget request.
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