Be sure to telephone by Friday, OK?
Source: tatoeba (18467)
Ok
/ˌəʊˈkeɪ/
Synonyms for "ok" (319 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (64)
absoluteabsolutelyaccedeaccede toacceptacceptableacceptanceaccordaccord toaccreditaccurateace-highacquiescenceadequateadherenceadmirationadmireadmissibleadmissionadmit
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affirmaffirmanceaffirmationaffirmativeaffirmative voiceagree toagreeableagreedagreementall rightallowallowancealrightalrightyamenapprobationapprovalapproveapprove ofas you sayassentassuredlyauthenticateauthenticationauthorizationauthorizeautographayebadbang upbang-upbe willingbenedictionbetter than nothingblessblessingbonzerbossbullybut goodby all means
Adjective(1 words)
all right
Adverb(2 words)
all rightalright
Strong matches (96)
certainlycertificationcertifychartercompetentcompliancecondescendconfirmconfirmationconnivanceconnive atconsentconsent to silentlycoolcorkingcorrectcosigncountenancecountersigncountersignature
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crackerjackdadandydead rightdecentdeigndeliciousdispensationdispenseduckyeagernessenableendorseendorsementesteemexactlyfabfairfairishfaultlessfavorfavorable votefinefine and dandyflawlessgeargive consentgive leavegive permissiongive the go-aheadgive the imprimaturgive the wordgive thumbs upgo aheadgo along withgo-aheadgoodgood enoughgoodishgrantgreatgreen lightgroovyhave no objectionhearheavyhold withhothunky doryhunky-doryimprimaturindeedindeedyindorseinitialjajam-upjohn hancockjustjust dandyjust rightjust sokeenkeep in countenanceleaveletletter-perfectlibertylicensemais ouimake possiblemarvy
Adjective(3 words)
Adverb(1 words)
Related words (159)
meanmeticulousmoderatemost assuredlynaturallynaturellementneatniftynobbynodnod assentnot amissnot badnot half badnot refusenot so badnotarizationnotarizeof courseokay
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ouiout of sightout of this worldpasspass onpass uponpassablepatentpeachypeachy-keenperfectpermissiblepermissionpermission to enterpermitplacepositivelypreciselypresentablepretty goodpromptitudepromptnessproperquiteratherratificationratifyreadinessreallyregularreleaserespectrespectablerightrightorippingrogerrubber stamprumsafesanctionsatisfactorysay amen tosay ayesay the wordsay yesscrumptioussealseal of approvalsecondsigilsignsign and sealsignaturesignetslap-upsmashingsolidsomething elsespecial permissionspiffingspiffystampstamp of approvalstraightstraight-up-and-downstunningsubmissionsubscribe tosubscriptionsufficientsupportsuresure thingsurelyswear and affirmswear toswelltake kindly totenablethe nodthink well ofthumbticketticket of admissiontidyto be suretolerabletoughtrulyundersignunderwriteunexceptionableungrudgingnessunloathnessunobjectionableunreluctanceupholdvalidatevalidationvery wellviableview with favorvisavisevoicevotevote affirmativelyvote ayevouchsafevouchsafementwaiverwarrantwell and goodwhy yeswillingnesswink atwizardworkmanlikeyeayea voteyeahyepyesyes indeedyes indeedyyes siryes sirreeyetyield assent
Adjective(2 words)
o.k.okay
Intj(1 words)
Adverb(1 words)
very well
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: absolute, absolutely, accede, accede to, accept.
- Sentence evidence is available for ok, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, wordnet.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "ok".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "ok"
Keep "ok" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "ok" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "ok", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "ok" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriessimilar
1 entriesSample sentences
32 total sentences available.
Are you feeling OK?
Source: tatoeba (20280)
OK, now turn to your right, a little further, a little further... good. Now lie still on your back.
Source: tatoeba (27085)
OK. I'll send it out as soon as a machine is available.
Source: tatoeba (29209)
Showing 4 of 32 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "ok"?
Closest matches include absolute, absolutely, accede, accede to, accept.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "ok"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.