okay
You say this when you agree or understand.
Used to show agreement, acceptance, or that something is understood.
Good enough, but not very good.
Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or condition, though not outstanding.
Well enough; without problems.
In a way that is acceptable or satisfactory.
To say yes to a plan or request.
To give approval for or authorize something to happen.
- Base: okay
- Base: okay
- 3rd Person Singular: o.k.'s, ok's, okays
- Present Participle: o.k.'ing, ok'ing, okaying
- Past: o.k.'d, ok'd, okayed
- Past Participle: o.k.'d, ok'd
- Irregular past participle: o.k.'d, ok'd Verb
are you okay?
1Ask if someone is well or safe
Used to ask if someone feels well or is safe after something happened.
- Are you okay? You look pale.
- Are you okay after the fall?
it's going to be okay
1Reassurance about the future
Used to tell someone that things will be fine in the future.
- Don't cry, it's going to be okay.
- Everything is going to be okay after the exam.
it's okay
1Not a problem; acceptable
Used to say there is no problem or someone should not worry.
- It's okay, you don't need to apologize.
- Don't worry, it's okay if you're late.
okay then
1Signal decision or end of discussion
Used when ending a discussion or agreeing to start something.
- Okay then, let's get started.
- Okay then, see you tomorrow.
that's okay
1Polite refusal or reassurance
Used to politely say no or show something is not a problem.
- That's okay, I don't need any help.
- That's okay, mistakes happen.