a state in the S central US: consists of plains in the west, rising to mountains in the southwest and east; important for oil. Capital: Oklahoma City. Pop: 3 511 532 (2003 est). Area: 181 185 sq km (69 956sq miles)
Abbreviation: Okla. or (with zip code) OK
O.K. in British English
(ˌəʊˈkeɪ) informal
sentence substitute
1.
an expression of approval, agreement, etc
adjective, adverb(usually postpositive)
2.
in good or satisfactory condition
3.
permissible
is it O.K. if I go home now?
4.
acceptable but not outstanding
the party was O.K.
verbWord forms: O.K.s, O.K.ing (ˌəʊˈkeɪɪŋ) or O.K.ed (ˌəʊˈkeɪd)
5. (transitive)
to approve or endorse
nounWord forms: pluralO.K.s
6.
approval or agreement
Also: OK, o.k., okay
Word origin
C19: perhaps from o(ll) k(orrect), jocular alteration of all correct
OK in American English1
(oʊˈkeɪ), O.K. (oʊˈkeɪ)
US, Informal
adjective, adverb, interjection
1.
all right; correct(ly)
nounWord forms: pluralOK's or O.K.'s
2.
approval; endorsement
verb transitiveWord forms: OK'd or O.K.'d, OK'ing or O.K.'ing
3.
to put an OK on; approve; endorse
Word origin
orig. U.S. colloq.: first known use (March 23, 1839) by C. G. Greene, editor, in theBoston Morning Post, as if abbrev. for “oll korrect,” facetious misspelling of all correct; ? altered < Scot dial. och aye, ah yes, oh yes < Gael och, ah, oh + aye2
OK in American English2
Oklahoma
Synonyms of 'OK'
all right, right, yes, agreed
all right, fine, fitting, fair
fine, good, average, middling
well, all right, safe, sound
approve, allow, pass, agree to
authorization, agreement, K, sanction
More Synonyms of OK
In other languages
OK
British English: OK! /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ INTERJECTION
You can say `OK!' to show that you agree to something.
Please just tell him I would like to talk to him--OK!
American English: OK!
Arabic: حسَناً
Brazilian Portuguese: OK!
Chinese: 好！
Croatian: OK!
Czech: OK!
Danish: okay
Dutch: Oké!
European Spanish: ¡vale!
Finnish: OK!
French: OK !
German: okay!
Greek: Εντάξει!
Italian: OK!
Japanese: オーケー！
Korean: 좋아!
Norwegian: OK!
Polish: OK!
European Portuguese: OK!
Romanian: OK
Russian: хорошо!
Latin American Spanish: ¡OK!
Swedish: OK!
Thai: โอเค
Turkish: OK!
Ukrainian: гаразд
Vietnamese: Tốt!
Definition of 'OK'
Chinese translation of 'OK'
OK
(əuˈkeɪ)
=okay
Additional synonyms
in the sense of convenient
Definition
suitable or opportune
The family found it more convenient to eat in the kitchen.
Synonyms
suitable,
fitting,
fit,
handy,
satisfactory,
befitting
in the sense of correct
Definition
in conformity with accepted standards
They refuse to adopt the rules of correct behaviour.
Synonyms
proper,
seemly,
standard,
fitting,
diplomatic,
kosher (informal)
in the sense of countenance
Definition
to support or tolerate
The planners will not countenance any changes to the exterior of the barn.
Synonyms
tolerate,
sanction,
endorse,
condone,
support,
encourage,
approve,
endure,
brook,
stand for (informal),
hack (slang),
put up with (informal),
back,
help,
aid,
champion,
commend,
abet
in the sense of endorse
Definition
to give approval or support to
I can endorse this statement wholeheartedly.
Synonyms
approve,
back,
support,
champion,
favour,
promote,
recommend,
sanction,
sustain,
advocate,
warrant,
prescribe,
uphold,
authorize,
ratify,
affirm,
approve of,
subscribe to,
espouse,
vouch for,
throw your weight behind
in the sense of endorsement
This is a powerful endorsement of his style of governing.
Synonyms
approval,
backing,
support,
championing,
favour,
promotion,
sanction,
recommendation,
acceptance,
agreement,
warrant,
confirmation,
upholding,
subscription,
fiat,
advocacy,
affirmation,
ratification,
authorization,
seal of approval,
approbation,
espousal,
O.K. or okay (informal)
in the sense of fair
Definition
quite large
He had a fair command of English.
Synonyms
respectable,
middling,
average,
reasonable,
decent,
acceptable,
moderate,
adequate,
satisfactory,
not bad,
mediocre,
so-so (informal),
tolerable,
passable,
O.K. or okay (informal),
all right
in the sense of fitting
Definition
appropriate or proper
The President's address was a fitting end to the campaign.
Synonyms
appropriate,
suitable,
proper,
apt,
right,
becoming,
meet (archaic),
seemly,
correct,
decent,
desirable,
apposite,
decorous,
comme il faut
in the sense of go-ahead
Definition
to give permission to proceed
Don't do any major repair work until you get the go-ahead from your insurers.
Synonyms
permission,
consent,
green light,
assent,
leave,
authorization,
O.K. or okay (informal)
in the sense of good
Definition
competent or talented
He is very good at his job.
Synonyms
proficient,
able,
skilled,
capable,
expert,
talented,
efficient,
clever,
accomplished,
reliable,
first-class,
satisfactory,
competent,
thorough,
tasty (British, informal),
adept,
first-rate,
adroit,
dexterous
in the sense of green light
Definition
permission to proceed with a project
The project was given the green light in the Chancellor's autumn budget.
Synonyms
authorization,
sanction,
approval,
go-ahead (informal),
blessing,
permission,
confirmation,
clearance,
imprimatur,
O.K. or okay (informal)
Synonyms of 'OK'
OK
Explore 'OK' in the dictionary
(sentence substitute)
Definition
an expression of approval or agreement
`Shall I ring you later?' - `OK.'
Synonyms
all right
right
yes
agreed
very good
roger
very well
fair enough
ya (South Africa)
righto (British, informal)
okey-dokey (informal)
chur (New Zealand, informal)
yebo (South Africa, informal)
F.A.B. (British, informal)
K (textmessaging)
1 (adjective)
Definition
in good or satisfactory condition
(informal)
Is it OK if I bring a friend with me?
Synonyms
all right
Would it be all right if I waited here?
fine
It's fine to ask questions as we go along.
fitting
The President's address was a fitting end to the campaign.
fair
in order
I think an apology would be in order.
correct
They refuse to adopt the rules of correct behaviour.
approved
permitted
suitable
She had no other dress suitable for the occasion.
acceptable
convenient
The family found it more convenient to eat in the kitchen.
allowable
It ought not to be allowable for anyone else to take the child.
K (textmessaging)
Opposites
unacceptable
,
incorrect
,
unsatisfactory
,
unsuitable
,
displeasing
2 (adjective)
`Did you enjoy the film?' – `It was okay.'
Synonyms
fine
good
He is very good at his job.
average
I was only average academically.
middling
They enjoyed only middling success until 1963.
fair
He had a fair command of English.
all right
`How was the school you attended?' `It was all right.'
acceptable
There was one restaurant that looked acceptable.
adequate
One in four people are without adequate homes.
satisfactory
I never got a satisfactory answer.
not bad (informal)
These are not bad for cheap shoes.
so-so (informal)
Their lunch was only so-so.
tolerable
Is there anywhere tolerable to eat in town?
up to scratch (informal)
passable
The meal was passable, but nothing special.
unobjectionable
K (textmessaging)
Opposites
poor
,
inadequate
,
unacceptable
,
unsatisfactory
,
displeasing
,
not up to scratch (informal)
3 (adjective)
Definition
in good or satisfactory condition
Would you go and check the baby's OK?
Synonyms
well
I hope you're well.
all right
Are you all right now?
safe
Where is Sophie? Is she safe?
sound
His body was still sound.
healthy
She had a normal pregnancy and delivered a healthy child.
hale (old-fashioned)
looking hale and hearty
unharmed
The car was a write-off, but everyone escaped unharmed.
uninjured
unimpaired
K (textmessaging)
(verb)
Definition
to approve or endorse
His doctor wouldn't OK the trip.
Synonyms
approve
MPs approved the bill by a majority of 97.
allow
Would you allow me to accompany you?
pass
The Senate passed the bill by a vote of seventy-three to twenty-four.
agree to
permit
I was permitted to bring my camera into the concert.
Our constitution does not permit the sending of troops.
sanction
He may seem ready to sanction the use of force.
second
He seconded the motion against fox hunting.
endorse
I can endorse this statement wholeheartedly.
authorize
We are willing to authorize a police raid.
ratify
They have yet to ratify the treaty.
go along with
consent to
validate
Give the retailer your winning ticket to validate.
countenance
The planners will not countenance any changes to the exterior of the barn.
give the go-ahead
rubber-stamp (informal)
Nearly 60 banks have rubber-stamped a refinancing deal.
say yes to
give the green light
assent to
give the thumbs up (informal)
concur in
greenlight
give your consent to
give your blessing to
K (textmessaging)
(noun)
Definition
approval or agreement
She gave the okay to issue a new press release.
Synonyms
authorization
a request for authorization to use military force
agreement
The talks ended in acrimony rather than agreement.
K (textmessaging)
sanction
The king could not enact laws without the sanction of parliament.
licence
Fiction gives her licence to go where the traditional biographer would not dare to tread.
approval
The proposed modifications met with widespread approval.
go-ahead (informal)
Don't do any major repair work until you get the go-ahead from your insurers.
blessing
They gave their formal blessing to the idea.
permission
They cannot leave the country without permission.
Women and children have been given permission to leave.
consent
We need her consent before we submit the application.
say-so (informal)
Nothing happens without their say-so.
confirmation
She glanced over at James for confirmation of what she'd said.
mandate
The union already has a mandate to ballot for a strike.
endorsement
This is a powerful endorsement of his style of governing.
green light
The project was given the green light in the Chancellor's autumn budget.
ratification
The accord is subject to ratification by the five parliaments.
assent
He gave his assent to the proposed legislation.
seal of approval
approbation
The result has not met with universal approbation.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of acceptable
Definition
good enough
There was one restaurant that looked acceptable.
Synonyms
satisfactory,
fair,
all right,
suitable,
sufficient,
moderate,
good enough,
standard,
adequate,
so-so (informal),
tolerable,
up to scratch (informal),
passable,
up to the mark
in the sense of adequate
Definition
just enough in amount or just good enough in quality
One in four people are without adequate homes.
Synonyms
passable,
acceptable,
middling,
average,
fair,
ordinary,
moderate,
satisfactory,
competent,
mediocre,
so-so (informal),
tolerable,
up to scratch (informal),
presentable,
unexceptional
in the sense of agreement
Definition
the act or state of agreeing
The talks ended in acrimony rather than agreement.
Synonyms
concurrence,
harmony,
compliance,
union,
agreeing,
concession,
consent,
unison,
assent,
concord,
acquiescence
Nearby words of
OK
oil
oily
ointment
OK
old
old age
old boy
Additional synonyms
in the sense of allow
Definition
to permit someone to do something
Would you allow me to accompany you?
Synonyms
let,
permit,
sanction,
entitle,
authorize,
license,
tolerate,
consent to,
countenance,
concede to,
assent to,
give leave to,
give the green light for,
give a blank cheque to
in the sense of allowable
It ought not to be allowable for anyone else to take the child.
Synonyms
permissible,
all right,
approved,
appropriate,
suitable,
acceptable,
tolerable,
admissible,
sufferable,
sanctionable
in the sense of approbation
Definition
approval
The result has not met with universal approbation.
Synonyms
approval,
support,
favour,
praise,
sanction,
recognition,
acceptance,
acclaim,
encouragement,
applause,
endorsement,
ratification,
assent,
congratulation,
commendation,
laudation
in the sense of approval
Definition
a favourable opinion
The proposed modifications met with widespread approval.
Synonyms
consent,
agreement,
sanction,
licence,
blessing,
permission,
recommendation,
concession,
confirmation,
mandate,
endorsement,
leave,
compliance,
the go-ahead (informal),
countenance,
ratification,
the green light,
assent,
authorization,
validation,
acquiescence,
imprimatur,
concurrence,
O.K. or okay (informal),
endorsation (Canadian)
in the sense of assent
Definition
agreement, consent
He gave his assent to the proposed legislation.
Synonyms
agreement,
accord,
sanction,
approval,
permission,
acceptance,
consent,
compliance,
accession,
acquiescence,
concurrence
in the sense of authorize
Definition
to give official permission for
We are willing to authorize a police raid.
Synonyms
permit,
allow,
suffer,
grant,
confirm,
agree to,
approve,
sanction,
endure,
license,
endorse,
warrant,
tolerate,
ratify,
consent to,
countenance,
accredit,
vouch for,
give leave,
give the green light for,
give a blank cheque to,
give authority for
in the sense of average
Definition
mediocre or inferior
I was only average academically.
Synonyms
mediocre,
fair,
ordinary,
moderate,
pedestrian,
indifferent,
not bad,
middling,
insignificant,
so-so (informal),
banal,
second-rate,
middle-of-the-road,
tolerable (informal),
run-of-the-mill,
passable,
undistinguished,
uninspired,
unexceptional,
bog-standard (British, Irish, slang),
no great shakes (informal),
fair to middling (informal),
vanilla (slang)
in the sense of blessing
Definition
approval
They gave their formal blessing to the idea.
Synonyms
approval,
backing,
support,
agreement,
regard,
favour,
sanction,
go-ahead (informal),
permission,
leave,
consent,
mandate,
endorsement,
green light,
ratification,
assent,
authorization,
good wishes,
acquiescence,
approbation,
concurrence,
O.K. or okay (informal)
in the sense of confirmation
Definition
the act of confirming
She glanced over at James for confirmation of what she'd said.
Synonyms
affirmation,
approval,
acceptance,
endorsement,
ratification,
assent,
agreement
in the sense of consent
Definition
agreement, permission, or approval
We need her consent before we submit the application.
Synonyms
agreement,
sanction,
approval,
go-ahead (informal),
permission,
compliance,
green light,
assent,
acquiescence,
concurrence,
O.K. or okay (informal)
Additional synonyms
in the sense of hale
Definition
healthy and robust
looking hale and hearty
Synonyms
healthy,
well,
strong,
sound,
fit,
flourishing,
blooming,
robust,
vigorous,
hearty,
in the pink,
in fine fettle,
right as rain (British, informal),
able-bodied
in the sense of healthy
Definition
having or showing good health
She had a normal pregnancy and delivered a healthy child.
Synonyms
well,
sound,
fit,
strong,
active,
flourishing,
hardy,
blooming,
robust,
vigorous,
sturdy,
hale (old-fashioned),
hearty,
in good shape (informal),
in good condition,
in the pink,
alive and kicking,
fighting fit,
in fine form,
in fine fettle,
hale and hearty,
fit as a fiddle (informal),
right as rain (British, informal),
physically fit,
in fine feather
in the sense of in order
Definition
appropriate or fitting
I think an apology would be in order.
Synonyms
appropriate,
right,
fitting,
seemly,
called for,
correct,
suitable,
acceptable,
proper,
to the point,
apt,
applicable,
pertinent,
befitting,
well-suited,
well-timed,
apposite,
germane,
to the purpose,
meet (archaic),
O.K. or okay (informal)
in the sense of licence
Definition
formal permission or exemption
Fiction gives her licence to go where the traditional biographer would not dare to tread.
Synonyms
permission,
the right,
authority,
leave,
sanction,
liberty,
privilege,
immunity,
entitlement,
exemption,
prerogative,
authorization,
dispensation,
a free hand,
carte blanche,
blank cheque
in the sense of mandate
Definition
an official or authoritative command to carry out a particular task
The union already has a mandate to ballot for a strike.
Synonyms
command,
order,
charge,
authority,
commission,
sanction,
instruction,
warrant,
decree,
bidding,
canon,
directive,
injunction,
fiat,
edict,
authorization,
precept
in the sense of middling
Definition
neither very good nor very bad
They enjoyed only middling success until 1963.
Synonyms
mediocre,
all right,
indifferent,
so-so (informal),
unremarkable,
tolerable (informal),
run-of-the-mill,
passable,
serviceable,
unexceptional,
half-pie (New Zealand, informal),
O.K. or okay (informal)
in the sense of not bad
Definition
fairly good
These are not bad for cheap shoes.
Synonyms
O.K. or okay,
fine,
middling,
average,
fair,
all right,
acceptable,
moderate,
adequate,
respectable,
satisfactory,
so-so,
tolerable (informal),
passable,
fair to middling (informal)
in the sense of pass
Definition
(of a law-making body) to agree to (a law or proposal)
The Senate passed the bill by a vote of seventy-three to twenty-four.
Synonyms
approve,
accept,
establish,
adopt,
sanction,
decree,
enact,
authorize,
ratify,
ordain (formal),
validate,
legislate (for)
in the sense of passable
Definition
adequate or acceptable
The meal was passable, but nothing special.
Synonyms
adequate,
middling,
average,
fair,
all right,
ordinary,
acceptable,
moderate,
fair enough,
mediocre,
so-so (informal),
tolerable,
not too bad,
allowable,
presentable,
admissible,
unexceptional,
half-pie (New Zealand, informal)
in the sense of permission
Definition
authorization to do something
They cannot leave the country without permission.Women and children have been given permission to leave.
Synonyms
authorization,
sanction,
licence,
approval,
leave,
freedom,
permit,
go-ahead (informal),
liberty,
consent,
allowance,
tolerance,
green light,
assent,
dispensation,
carte blanche,
blank cheque,
sufferance
Additional synonyms
in the sense of permit
Definition
to allow (someone) to do something
I was permitted to bring my camera into the concert.Our constitution does not permit the sending of troops.
Synonyms
allow,
admit,
grant,
sanction,
let,
suffer,
agree to,
entitle,
endure,
license,
endorse,
warrant,
tolerate,
authorize,
empower,
consent to,
give the green light to,
give leave or permission
in the sense of ratification
The accord is subject to ratification by the five parliaments.
Synonyms
approval,
sanction,
acceptance,
confirmation,
endorsement,
authorization
in the sense of ratify
Definition
to give formal approval to
They have yet to ratify the treaty.
Synonyms
approve,
sign,
establish,
confirm,
bind,
sanction,
endorse,
uphold,
authorize,
affirm,
certify,
consent to,
validate,
bear out,
corroborate,
authenticate
in the sense of rubber-stamp
Definition
to approve automatically
Nearly 60 banks have rubber-stamped a refinancing deal.
Synonyms
agree to,
buy (slang),
adopt,
approve,
endorse,
consent to,
buy into (slang),
take on board,
accede to
in the sense of safe
Definition
free from danger
Where is Sophie? Is she safe?
Synonyms
all right,
fine,
intact,
unscathed,
unhurt,
unharmed,
undamaged,
out of the woods,
O.K. or okay (informal)
in the sense of sanction
Definition
to officially approve of or allow
He may seem ready to sanction the use of force.
Synonyms
permit,
back,
support,
allow,
approve,
entitle,
endorse,
authorize,
countenance,
vouch for,
lend your name to
in the sense of sanction
Definition
support or approval
The king could not enact laws without the sanction of parliament.
Synonyms
permission,
backing,
support,
authority,
approval,
allowance,
confirmation,
endorsement,
countenance,
ratification,
authorization,
approbation,
O.K. or okay (informal),
stamp or seal of approval
in the sense of satisfactory
Definition
adequate or acceptable
I never got a satisfactory answer.
Synonyms
adequate,
acceptable,
good enough,
average,
fair,
all right,
suitable,
sufficient,
competent,
up to scratch,
passable,
up to standard,
up to the mark
in the sense of say-so
Nothing happens without their say-so.
Synonyms
assertion,
authority,
agreement,
word,
guarantee,
sanction,
permission,
consent,
assurance,
assent,
authorization,
dictum,
asseveration (formal),
O.K. or okay (informal)
in the sense of second
Definition
to give aid or backing to
He seconded the motion against fox hunting.
Synonyms
support,
back,
endorse,
forward,
promote,
approve,
vote for,
go along with,
commend,
give moral support to,
help,
further,
aid,
encourage
Additional synonyms
in the sense of so-so
Definition
neither good nor bad
Their lunch was only so-so.
Synonyms
average,
middling,
fair,
ordinary,
moderate,
adequate,
respectable,
indifferent,
not bad (informal),
tolerable,
run-of-the-mill,
passable,
undistinguished,
fair to middling (informal),
O.K. or okay (informal)
in the sense of sound
Definition
free from damage, injury, or decay
His body was still sound.
Synonyms
fit,
healthy,
robust,
firm,
perfect,
intact,
vigorous,
hale (old-fashioned),
unhurt,
undamaged,
uninjured,
unimpaired,
hale and hearty
in the sense of suitable
Definition
appropriate for a particular function or occasion
She had no other dress suitable for the occasion.
Synonyms
appropriate,
right,
fitting,
fit,
suited,
acceptable,
becoming,
correct,
satisfactory,
apt,
befitting
in the sense of tolerable
Definition
fairly good
Is there anywhere tolerable to eat in town?
Synonyms
fair,
O.K. or okay (informal),
middling,
average,
all right,
ordinary,
acceptable,
reasonable,
good enough,
adequate,
indifferent,
not bad (informal),
mediocre,
so-so (informal),
run-of-the-mill,
passable,
unexceptional,
fairly good,
fair to middling
in the sense of unharmed
Definition
not hurt or damaged in any way
The car was a write-off, but everyone escaped unharmed.
Synonyms
unhurt,
safe,
unscathed,
whole,
sound,
intact,
untouched,
in one piece (informal),
undamaged,
uninjured,
safe and sound,
without a scratch,
unscarred
in the sense of validate
Definition
to give legal force or official confirmation to
Give the retailer your winning ticket to validate.