okay
You can use “okay” as an adjective, a verb, or as a noun.
- She feels okay. (adjective)
- She okayed the plans. (verb)
- She gave us the okay to go forward. (noun)
okay = not bad; no problem; good enough
The word "okay" is often used as an adjective.
- I feel okay.
- He’s okay.
- She didn’t get hurt. She’s okay.
- Are you okay?
- Everything is okay.
- He doesn’t feel okay.
- Things are not okay.
- Are you okay with that?
- That is definitely not okay.
- Is he okay?
- He does not feel okay.
- If you don’t feel okay, you might have to stay home.
okay -- verb or noun
You can use “okay” as a verb or as a noun, especially in situations that require proper authorization.
- They okayed the agreement. (verb)
- We received an okay from management. (noun)
- The gave us the okay. (noun)
- I can’t okay this document without your photo ID. (verb)
- Who gave the okay? (noun)
Many students are surprised to learn that “okay”
can be used as a verb or as a noun.
The word "okay" is a very common word in English.
- I’m okay.
- Are you okay?
- I think I’m okay.
- He thinks he’s okay.
- She thinks everything is going to be okay.
- I’m not sure if this is okay.
- Do you think it’s okay to do this?
- Everything is a-okay. (This is kind of an expression: “a” + “okay” = good or very good.)
- If you feel okay about this then we can move forward.
- She’s feeling okay.
- She gave me the okay.
- She said okay.
- She okayed the decision.
