Word: OK
Speech Type: Interjection
Etymology:
mid 19th century (originally US): probably an abbreviation of orl korrect, humorous form of all correct, popularized as a slogan during President Van Buren's re-election campaign of 1840 in the US; his nickname Old Kinderhook (derived from his birthplace) provided the initials
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌəʊˈkeɪ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
used to express agreement or acceptance
Short Definition:expressing agreement or acceptance
Examples:- OK, I'll pass on your message
- OK, OK, I give in
Variant Forms:
- okay
Word: OK
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌəʊˈkeɪ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
satisfactory but not especially good
Short Definition:satisfactory
Examples:- the flight was OK
Variant Forms:
- okay
Word: OK
Speech Type: Adverb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌəʊˈkeɪ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
in a satisfactory manner or to a satisfactory extent
Short Definition:in satisfactory manner
Examples:- the computer continues to work OK
Variant Forms:
- okay
Word: OK
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌəʊˈkeɪ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an authorization or approval
Short Definition:authorization
Examples:- the officer gave me the OK
Variant Forms:
- okay
Word: OK
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌəʊˈkeɪ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
give approval to
Short Definition:approve
Examples:- despite objections, the committee ok'd the construction
Variant Forms:
- okay
Word: OK
Speech Type: Other
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