OK vs alright

Both 'ok' and 'alright' are commonly used in informal situations to express agreement, acknowledgment, or acceptance. They are interchangeable in many contexts, but 'alright' is considered slightly more informal. Both are correct and widely used in spoken and written English.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 704 views

OK

The term 'ok' is a widely accepted and commonly used way to express agreement or acknowledgment in English.

It is used to indicate understanding, acceptance, or agreement. It can be used as a response to a question or statement.

Examples:

Is it okay if I come over later? - Ok, that works for me.
I'll meet you at the restaurant at 7. - Ok, see you there.
Ok, I understand your point of view.
She said it was ok to borrow her car for the weekend.
The weather looks ok for our picnic tomorrow.

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OK, the angioplasty went well.
OK? All right, go take one more shot.
OK enjoy your honeymoon, sir.
OK, OK, enough talk.
OK. Look after the dog.
OK, whatever Bradshaw saw was crashing.
OK, there is no custody agreement.
OK. Female voice. Young.
Click Disable all and press OK.
OK, but when opportunity knocks...
The website of OK Apartment works great.
OK, calculating travel time based on current speed.
This can sometimes have unintended consequences. OK.
OK, we kissed, apparently.
OK, so this is Robocracker.
OK, bring your passport pictures.
OK, initiate lunar landing procedure.
Press OK and watch it performing the above sequence.
OK Apartment service was really flawless.
OK Stig ploughs fearlessly into that corner.

Alternatives:

sure
fine
all right
agreed
acceptable

alright

The term 'alright' is also widely used in informal contexts to express agreement or acknowledgment.

It is used similarly to 'ok' to indicate understanding, acceptance, or agreement. It is slightly more informal than 'ok.'

Examples:

Are you ready to go? - Alright, let's go.
Alright, I'll take care of it.
It's alright with me if you want to leave early.
She said it was alright to borrow her book.
The plan sounds alright to me.

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You owe me no explanations, alright.
These men were sent here to abduct you, alright.
Not likely significantly, and that's alright.
Someone like you could make things alright for me.
I must be in shape, alright.
Alright, alright, alright, alright.
And you said it was alright.
But you said it was alright.
We're passing to see if everything's alright.
The couple didn't make it, but luckily their child is alright.
As long as you're alright.
500, alright, no problem.
Believe me, everything will be alright.
Birth Certificate, Death Certificate, alright.
Yes, the monks loved me alright.
He'll bring food, see that you're alright.
I'd give anything... for things to be alright for you.
It is alright, give me the number of the substitute.
Finally, here we go alright.
Everything is alright, Mr. Commissioner.

Alternatives:

ok
okay
sure
fine
agreed

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