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Okay

/ˌəˈkæɪ/

Okay is an adjective, adverb and interjection with 5 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adjective
  1. Satisfactory, reasonably good; not exceptional.
    “The soup was OK, but the dessert was excellent.”
  2. In good health or a good emotional state.
    “He's not feeling well now, but he should be OK after some rest.”
adverb
  1. Satisfactorily, sufficiently well.
    “The team did OK in the playoffs.”

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms all right allowed permissible fine well adequate
Antonyms forbidden ill poorly sick under the weather unwell

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