Words / A1

oh-KAY/ˌəʊˈkeɪ/

Agree, or say something is all right: Okay, let’s go. OK is the same word in two letters. All right is a slightly fuller cousin. Oak is a tree — different word.

Meaning

Used to agree, or to say that something is all right.

Examples

• “Okay, let’s go.”
• “Is it okay if I sit here?”
• “Okay, I will call you tonight.”

Good to know

Okay / OK = all right / I agree. Mix-up: oak.

Near in meaning

ok, all right

New