Definitions

okay

[oh-key, oh-key, oh-key] / ˈoʊˈkeɪ, ˌoʊˈkeɪ, ˈoʊˌkeɪ /

ADJECTIVE

acceptable, satisfactory

Synonyms

STRONGEST

all right

STRONG

OK approved correct fair fine good middling permitted

WEAK

accurate adequate convenient in order mid not bad passable so-so surely tolerable

Antonyms

STRONG

bad cloudy dark rainy refused stormy unsuitable

WEAK

incorrect intolerable unacceptable unsatisfactory wrong

NOUN

agreement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

STRONG

acceptance affirmation approbation approval assent authorization benediction blessing consent endorsement favor go ahead permission sanction say-so yes

WEAK

green light seal of approval

Antonyms

STRONG

denial disagreement disapproval disfavor dissent opposition refusal rejection veto

VERB

agree to

Synonyms

STRONGEST

authorize notarize

STRONG

OK accept accredit approve certify condone confirm endorse pass sanction

WEAK

consent to give one's consent give the go-ahead give the green light rubber-stamp say yes to

Antonyms

STRONG

censure contradict deny disagree disallow disapprove invalidate oppose prevent refuse reject repudiate veto

Example Sentences

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"It's so important to show this is not okay."

From BBC • May 22, 2026

I’m looking for feedback on recognizing that you’ve “arrived” and that it’s okay to spend some of the money you’ve been saving.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

“I’m okay to take off, but he doesn’t have that flexibility,” she said.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

I think it’s okay to live in chaos and to like it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

“It’s okay to be afraid,” Auntie North said.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

okay

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