it's ok vs Its ok

Both "it's ok" and "its ok" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "It's ok" is the contraction of "it is ok" and is used when referring to the state of something being acceptable or satisfactory. On the other hand, "its ok" is used when indicating possession, where "its" is the possessive form of "it."

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it's ok

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It is the contraction of "it is ok."

Use "it's ok" when you want to express that something is acceptable or satisfactory. It is a casual way of saying that everything is fine or not a problem.

Examples:

It's ok if you can't make it to the party.
It's ok to ask for help when you need it.
It's ok with me if you want to leave early.
It's ok, I understand your situation.
It's ok, we can try again later.

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SARA: Yes, it's ok, but I think the thorns are too short.
Verdon-Roe seemed to yield to the situation and we had the impression as if he lifted his foot: well it's ok.
It's OK, 't worry.
All right, it's OK.
The only downside would be the apartment and its amenities which are quite worn and sometimes not very clean, but all in all it's ok.
For me it's ok to be part of it, as well as to be ignored by that area in the subject.
If your blog is strictly a personal blog than it's ok, but if your blog is for business than you shouldn't do it.
A tiny suite, we have also here, in Italy, and for us, it's ok in this way; it's however a dignified and affectionate audicence, we don't want understimate it.
I strive to transmit the concept of «your kink is not my kink but it's ok», as they say, but it is not always easy - don't forget that Italy is still a province of the Vatican, in many ways.
Laran: "Wonderful, I'm relaxing near the Caribbean palms... Even if it's only a plaid, it's ok!"
Place a sheet of tin foil on a baking sheet (it's ok if the sheet is warm).
Nothing because nothing was done and still we don't know the how and why, but in the end it's ok.
Evgeni: Yea... it's crazy... so... I have everything new... but it's ok
It's OK, I was thinking the same thing.
Mr Eichelberger, it's OK for Friday.
It's OK, no problem.
It's OK, he's just unconscious.
It's OK to be scared, I guess.
It's OK mum, I understand.
It's OK, the doctor told me to exercise.

Alternatives:

it is ok
that's ok
it's fine
it's all right
no problem

Its ok

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It is used to indicate possession, where "its" is the possessive form of "it."

Use "its ok" when you want to show that something belongs to or is associated with "it." It is used to express that something is okay or acceptable in a possessive context.