What does “ok” mean?
- 1
adjectiveacceptable, fine or not hurt
Are you ok? You look pale.
- 2
interjectionused to agree or say yes
“Let’s meet at six.” “Ok, see you then.”
- 3
adverbin an acceptable or fairly good way
The interview went ok, I think.
Ok at a glance
- Part of speech
- adjective, interjection & adverb
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /oʊˈkeɪ/ · oh-KAY
How to use “ok” correctly
It is also written “OK” or “okay.” It is informal, so avoid it in formal writing.
Common phrases with “ok”
- is it ok if…?
- that’s ok
- ok with sth
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- fine
- all right
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