Okay

//ˌəʊˈkeɪ// adj, adv, intj, noun, verb

adj, adv, intj, noun, verb ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of OK. alt-of, alternative
  2. 2
    an endorsement wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of OK. alt-of, alternative
  2. 2
    give sanction to wordnet
Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of OK. alt-of, alternative

    "One of us must marry well. Meg didn't, Jo won't, Beth can't yet, so I shall, and make everything okay all round."

Adjective
  1. 1
    being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition wordnet
Adverb
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of OK. alt-of, alternative
Adverb
  1. 1
    in a satisfactory or adequate manner wordnet
Intj
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of OK. alt-of, alternative

Example

More examples

"As long as it doesn't get cold, it's okay."

Etymology

A respelling of OK.

Related phrases

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