Synonyms for

Okay

Verb / ˌəʊˈkeɪ / Another word for okay — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

satisfactory, acceptable, or fine

Synonyms & similar words

okeh alright allright sanction ok hunkydory approve okey fine disapprove acceptable satisfactory tolerable fine reasonable fair passable decent adequate suitable appropriate fitting proper agreeable palatable enjoyable pleasant nice

Synonyms by register

Formal

acceptable satisfactory adequate competent

Informal

alright fine good cool great

Literary

well sound fair

Antonyms

bad poor unacceptable unsatisfactory inadequate flawed deficient

Common collocations

  • all okay
  • is okay
  • okay to do
  • okay with that
  • perfectly okay
  • just okay
  • okay then
  • okay by me

Word family

adjective okay
adverb okay

Usage note

Often used to express agreement, acceptance, or a state of being satisfactory. Can sometimes be perceived as lukewarm or unenthusiastic in formal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. Is it okay if I borrow your pencil?
  2. I'm feeling okay today, thanks for asking.
  3. The movie was okay, but not my favorite.
  4. Okay, let's get started on the project.
  5. The teacher said my drawing was okay, but I could improve on the shading.

Quotes

  • Okay, let's take it step by step.
  • Okay, I'll meet you at the park at 3 pm.
  • Okay, I understand what you're saying now.

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