Laxi Dictionary

American Dictionary

Define dictionary terms easily in our powerful online English dictionary.

Searching for...

No matching words found

Try a different search term or browse the dictionary

Definition OK in American English

OK adjective

adjective
/oʊˈkeɪ/
1

satisfactory. This word often shows that you think that something is not as good as it could or should be

Example

The food was OK, but nothing special.

Example

We didn't start on time, but everything turned out OK anyway.

Synonyms and related words
satisfactory adequate fine
2

allowed, appropriate, or not likely to make you upset

Example

Are you saying it's OK to lie to your children?

Example

The teacher said it was OK for me to leave class early.

Example

It's OK by me if they come with us.

3

not injured, damaged, sick, or upset

Example

The doctors say he'll be OK in a few weeks.

Example

Are you OK? You look tired.

Synonyms and related words
healthy well fit unharmed unhurt unscathed
4

if someone is OK, you like them or respect them

Example

Paul is an OK kind of guy.

Example

I like Jim. He's OK.

Synonyms and related words
sick respected praiseworthy
Definition OK in American English