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an ok vs a ok

The correct phrase is 'an ok.' The article 'an' is used before words that begin with a vowel sound, such as 'ok,' to ensure smooth pronunciation. 'A ok' is incorrect because 'a' is used before words that begin with a consonant sound.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 2818 views

an ok

This is correct. 'An' is used before words that begin with a vowel sound, like 'ok.'

Use 'an ok' when you want to describe something as being just acceptable or satisfactory.

Examples:

  • I thought the movie was just an ok.
  • The food was only an ok, nothing special.
  • She gave me an ok on my presentation.
  • He received an ok grade on the test.
  • The hotel was an ok place to stay for the night.
  • He's actually an OK guy.
  • We can set up an OK Cupid profile first thing.
  • We actually had an OK time in the end.
  • I can't let you through without an OK from security.
  • I've never met an OK Turk.
  • Well, I hope I was an OK wife.
  • I found a Formula 1 team with an OK car and an owner who had run out of money and was willing to accept my terms.
  • She thinks you're an OK guy.
  • He's actually an OK guy.
  • I'm an OK guy, by the way.
  • Angel's an OK guy, if he's mopy and sad and brooding, but you give him even one second of pure, real pleasure...
  • l said she was an OK dancer.
  • Have you had an OK day?
  • Mr Foster. Mrs Foster. I know this is hard, but David has just spent an OK night and he seems to be coping well.
  • - And that's an OK thing to say now, is it?
  • Yes, I had it drawn up after an OK from Washington,
  • Soon as I get an OK from the assessor.
  • You seem an OK girl, Blondie, but he's got responsibilities now he's going to be a daddy.
  • Takes an OK from the Assistant Director to look at it
  • You seem like an OK guy to me.

a ok

This is incorrect. 'A' should not be used before words that begin with a vowel sound like 'ok.'


Alternatives:

  • an ok

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