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Okay vs I guess

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Okay' is a more neutral response indicating agreement or acceptance, while 'I guess' is a more hesitant or uncertain response. They can be used interchangeably depending on the situation.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 952 views

Okay

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate agreement or acceptance.

It is used to show acknowledgment, agreement, or acceptance of something. It can also be used to indicate that something is satisfactory or acceptable.

Examples:

Okay, I'll see you later.
Is it okay if I come over tomorrow?
Okay, let's go ahead with the plan.
That's okay, I understand.
Okay, I'll do it.

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Okay. Okay, so you lost that hand.
Okay, drop the sandwich stuff.
- Okay, take my hand.
Okay, so Albertson fell here.
Okay, coordinate all responses with their Alaskan council.
Okay, you are being ridiculous.
Okay, Alex is obviously a bottleneck.
Okay, Henry's asleep upstairs.
Okay, you lost window privileges.
Okay, you had elective surgery.
Okay, chopper feed is live.
Okay, that's my Barney limit.
Okay, maybe accidental, involuntary manslaughter.
Okay. Okay, goodnight, Mom.
Okay. Okay, high school sweetheart.
Okay. Okay, no major bones are broken or dislocated.
Okay, scallops are almost ready.
Okay, those might do something.
Okay, contestants, final competition begins right now.
Okay, already hating this story.

Alternatives:

Sure
Alright
Fine
Agreed
Understood

I guess

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express uncertainty or hesitation.

It is used to indicate a tentative opinion or uncertain agreement. It can also convey a lack of enthusiasm or confidence in a statement.

Examples:

I guess I could come along.
I guess that's one way to look at it.
I guess we'll have to wait and see.
I guess you're right.
I guess I'll have to do it.

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I-I think instinct or something, I guess.
I guess that the application was first.
I guess you have something in common.
I guess you found that retirement gig.
I guess you presented my proposal brilliantly.
Blowing rail since back room I guess.
I guess he'd found his replacements.
I guess being crazy has its benefits.
People remember things differently, I guess.
I guess - I guess I'm leaving.
I guess... I guess I learned something about my aunt today.
I guess Scott never learned that trick.
I guess we made easy targets.
I guess my friends are pretty drunk.
I guess we became... friends.
Although, I guess Annie's right.
I guess your friends found Donna.
I guess everything worked out for everybody.
I guess actual medicine can be effective.
I guess I never told you that.

Alternatives:

I suppose
Maybe
It seems
It appears
Possibly

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