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ok

Pronunciation: [/ˌəʊˈkeɪ/]

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ok: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use ok in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “approval”

(adjective) when something is acceptable or satisfactory. It's like saying everything is fine or good.

Example

The food was ok, not amazing but not bad either.

Example

The movie was not ok; it was really boring.

Example

Is it ok if I borrow your pencil?

Context: “agreement”

(noun) an agreement or acknowledgement that things are satisfactory or acceptable.

Example

She gave a nod of ok to show she agreed with the plan.

Example

He did not give his ok for the project to move forward.

Example

Did you get the ok from your teacher to go on the field trip?

Context: “confirming”

(verb) to indicate or agree that something is fine or acceptable. It's like giving the thumbs up or saying 'yes, that's good'.

Example

He ok'd the proposal, allowing the project to proceed.

Example

The supervisor did not ok the budget increase.

Example

Can you ok this document before we send it out?

How to pronounce ok

Pronunciation: [/ˌəʊˈkeɪ/]

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