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it's ok vs it's okay

Both 'it's ok' and 'it's okay' are correct and commonly used in English. They are interchangeable and can be used to express that something is acceptable or satisfactory.

Last updated: March 28, 2024 • 12944 views

it's ok

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a casual way to express that something is acceptable or satisfactory. It is often used in informal conversations.

Examples:

  • A: Are you ready to go? B: Yes, it's ok.
  • 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's fine
  • it's all right
  • it's good

it's okay

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a slightly more formal way to express that something is acceptable or satisfactory. It can be used in both casual and formal situations.

Examples:

  • A: How was the movie? B: It was okay, not great.
  • No need, it's okay.
  • Willie, it's okay to feel something.
  • I already said it's okay.
  • Olivia, it's okay, darling.
  • Mr. Blunt, it's okay.
  • Sometimes it's okay to destroy things for fun.
  • Ling, honey, it's okay.
  • Maybe it's okay if we grow apart.
  • Sang-woo, it's okay, son.
  • No, it's okay to be excited.
  • Look, sir, it's okay if...
  • Stop, mom, it's okay.
  • Winnie, please, it's okay.
  • Whatever it is, it's okay.
  • Dr. Hart, it's okay.
  • Whatever you decide, it's okay.
  • Justify me, tell me it's okay.
  • Rose, it's okay now.
  • Dyson, it's okay to ask for help.
  • You know, it's okay to be single.

Alternatives:

  • it's all right
  • it's fine
  • it's acceptable

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