okay
|o/kay|
A1
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/oʊˈkeɪ/
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/əʊˈkeɪ/
acceptable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'okay' originates from American English, specifically the abbreviation 'O.K.', which stood for 'oll korrect', a humorous misspelling of 'all correct'.
Historical Evolution
'O.K.' was popularized in the 19th century and eventually became the modern English word 'okay'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'all correct', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'satisfactory or acceptable'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an approval or agreement.
I need your okay before proceeding.
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Verb 1
to approve or agree to something.
The manager okayed the proposal.
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Adjective 1
satisfactory or acceptable.
The food was okay, but not great.
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