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If you are ok vs If you were ok

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'If you are OK' is used when talking about a current or ongoing state of being, while 'if you were OK' is about a hypothetical or past situation.
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Last updated: September 19, 2024 • 18136 views

If you are ok

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a current or ongoing situation.

This phrase is used to inquire about someone's current well-being or state. It is appropriate for situations where you are asking if the person is currently feeling fine or doing well.

Examples:

  • I will come over if you are ok with it.
  • Please let me know if you are ok after the accident.
  • Aug 26, 2020 ... It means he wants to know if you are ok.
  • Jun 24, 2022 ... If you are ok with 2103 minute loading times for every map change, Ruined King is on sale on Nintendo.
  • Apr 29, 2018 ... He most likely asked “are you ok?” Because he is concerned and wants to know if you are ok.
  • ... to see if you are OK is not only peculiar to the past but also to the present. Am I right? S · St. Nick. Senior Member. English. Apr 16, 2011. #2.
  • Nov 3, 2020 ... 57K likes, 3103 comments - mina_starsiak_hawk on November 3, 2020: "Swipe right only if you are OK with seeing my C SECTION SCAR.
  • Oct 11, 2024 ... Richard Blais (@richardblais). 540 Replies. 373 Likes. Testing a theory. If you are ok with pineapple on pizza you are also ok with ranch ...
  • Golden Isles Carriage and Trail at Three Oaks Farm: If you are ok with unprofessionalism and horse mistreatment, this may be an ok experience for you.
  • Mar 22, 2019 ... What is the difference between if it's Ok with you.. and if you are Ok with it.. ?Feel free to just provide example sentences. Report ...
  • Oct 26, 2021 ... ... if you are ok with this, please run again with --remaining-ok flag. python · google-drive-api · Share. Share a link to this question. Copy link
  • Nov 13, 2023 ... If you are wanting Quicken Windows and if you are OK with manually managing the financials and transactions, you can download a free copy of ...

Alternatives:

  • if you are feeling alright
  • if you are doing well
  • if you are fine

If you were ok

This phrase is correct and commonly used when discussing a hypothetical or past situation.

This phrase is used to talk about a situation that is not currently happening, such as a past event or a hypothetical scenario. It is appropriate for expressing concern or asking about someone's well-being in a past context.

Examples:

  • I was worried about you. I wanted to know if you were ok after the accident.
  • If you were ok with it, we could have gone to the concert together.
  • Nov 2, 2022 ... When was the last time someone genuinely asked you if you were ok? Archived post. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast ...
  • Mar 23, 2024 ... If you were ok with shoes on in the house before a baby, did anyone change the rule with a little one around? Advice Request. My wife and I ...
  • Sep 23, 2022 ... Anonymous said: Hi I was wondering if you were ok doing Nezha x Injured! Reader..? Basically reader sprains their ankle and try hide it but ...
  • I grew up in a home where it was OK to ask if you were OK, mentally or physically, at the dinner table. This was not common during the 1980s when a stay in ...
  • May 13, 2008 ... I agree that he should have checked to see if you were OK or at least apologzed afterwards. And it is definitely bad karma to ride away from ...
  • Dec 17, 2011 ... ... if you were OK. Dive buddies descend and ascend at the same rate. They swim at the same speed. Period. Unless they agree otherwise and I ...
  • Jul 30, 2024 ... Snad Riana (@snadzmatazz). 1 Reply. 1 Like. thats fair apologies for asking if you were ok .
  • Sep 29, 2024 ... I tried to text you yesterday to see if you were ok :( hang in there. 1 mo. 11. Anna Segar Tondino. I've been thinking about you and praying . I ...
  • May 21, 2021 ... So I think if you were ok with 2 ports on one side going to your VM, I think you could use the ports on the other side with your host OS. I ...

Alternatives:

  • if you had been ok
  • if you had been fine
  • if you had been feeling alright

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