American English

How to pronounce okays

adjective · interjection · adverb · noun · verbA1Very common word

OHKAYZ

/ˈoʊˈkʰeɪz/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Related entry: okay

Not ill, hurt, or very upset.

Meanings & examples

adjective

Not ill, hurt, or very upset.

Are you okay?

Everyone was okay after the accident.

Good to know

OK and ok are also common spellings.

Common phrases & grammar

be okay

feel okay

adjective

Good enough for a particular purpose, but not especially good.

The plan is okay with me.

Is it okay to leave early?

Good to know

Here, okay means acceptable, not excellent.

Common phrases & grammar

be okay with + noun

it is okay to + verb

interjection

Used to say that you agree, accept a plan, or will do what someone asks.

“Can you call her?” “Okay.”

Okay, I’ll help you.

interjection

Used to show that you have heard and understood what someone said.

Okay, I understand now.

“The meeting is at two.” “Okay.”

There is no problem; do not worry.

It's okay; mistakes happen.

Are you safe and feeling well?

Are you okay after the fall?

Used to accept what was said and move to the next point.

Okay, then, let's start.

As a verb, the past form is usually spelled okayed.