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OK

1 of 5interjection
/oʊˈkeɪ/
1

a word that means we agree or something is fine

A1
  • Ok, I'll finish my homework before watching TV.
  • Ok, let's go to the park.
  • Ok, we can have pasta for dinner tonight.
  • Ok, we can meet at the park instead.
  • Ok, you can go out with your friends tonight.
Synonyms:
all rightyeahrightrathersuretotallycoolabsolutelyof coursealrightvery wellfine
2

said to stop people from criticizing or arguing with one

  • "I'm just saying, we should consider—" "OK, OK, I hear you, but let me finish."
  • "But you never listen to me when—" "OK, OK, let me get a word in!"
  • "We were talking about this last week, and—" "OK, I get it, I'll handle it."
  • "You always interrupt me when—" "OK, OK, go on, finish what you were saying."
  • "This isn't how we planned it, and—" "OK, let's focus on the solution now."
Synonyms:
understoodalrightfine
3

used to begin a sentence and emphasize the importance of what follows

  • OK, here's the plan for tomorrow's meeting.
  • OK, let's get to the point.
  • OK, now that we've finished that, let's move on.
  • OK, here's what we need to do.
  • OK, let's focus on the next step.
Synonyms:
now thenall right