Okay vs OK

Both 'okay' and 'ok' are correct and widely used in English. They are interchangeable and can be used in informal and formal contexts.

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Okay

The word 'okay' is a widely accepted spelling and is commonly used in both informal and formal contexts.

The word 'okay' is used to express agreement, acceptance, or acknowledgment. It can be used in response to a question or statement.

Examples:

Are you okay?
It's okay if you can't make it.
Okay, let's go.
Okay, I understand.
She said it was okay to borrow her book.

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Okay, so I broke the rules.
Okay, but they never were together.
Okay, Henry's asleep upstairs.
Okay, that's my Barney limit.
Okay, she went through something traumatic.
Okay, well, text georgina.
Okay, your obligation to Cuddy is fulfilled.
Okay, this conversation is moot.
Okay. Tell Mary to bring aersolity.
Chill and easy? Okay, Tony hawk.
Okay. This gives new meaning to anticlimactic.
Okay, right pupil is dilating.
Okay, donor heart looks good.
Okay, now real world version.
Okay, tell Quentin no opioids.
Okay, we understand you like muscles.
Okay, so, definitely not homeless.
Okay, nearing our era again.
Okay, Defense Secretary Maddox has slipped his leash.
Okay, there are three storage facilities nearby.

Alternatives:

ok
alright
fine
sure
acceptable

OK

The abbreviation 'ok' is also widely accepted and commonly used in both informal and formal contexts.

The abbreviation 'ok' is used to express agreement, acknowledgment, or approval. It can be used in various situations to indicate understanding or acceptance.

Examples:

I'm ok with that decision.
The plan is ok with me.
She said it was ok to leave early.
It's ok if you need more time.
Everything will be ok.

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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:

okay
alright
fine
sure
acceptable

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