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okay
We have found lemma(root) word of okay : OK.
Definitions
[ˌəʊˈkeɪ], (Interjection)
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- used to express agreement or acceptance
(e.g: OK, I'll pass on your message)
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mid 19th century (originally US): probably an abbreviation of orl korrect, humorous form of all correct, popularized as a slogan during President Van Buren's re-election campaign of 1840 in the US; his nickname Old Kinderhook (derived from his birthplace) provided the initials
[ˌəʊˈkeɪ], (Adjective)
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- satisfactory but not especially good
(e.g: the flight was OK)
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mid 19th century (originally US): probably an abbreviation of orl korrect, humorous form of all correct, popularized as a slogan during President Van Buren's re-election campaign of 1840 in the US; his nickname Old Kinderhook (derived from his birthplace) provided the initials
[ˌəʊˈkeɪ], (Adverb)
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- in a satisfactory manner or to a satisfactory extent
(e.g: the computer continues to work OK)
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mid 19th century (originally US): probably an abbreviation of orl korrect, humorous form of all correct, popularized as a slogan during President Van Buren's re-election campaign of 1840 in the US; his nickname Old Kinderhook (derived from his birthplace) provided the initials
[ˌəʊˈkeɪ], (Noun)
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- an authorization or approval
(e.g: the officer gave me the OK)
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mid 19th century (originally US): probably an abbreviation of orl korrect, humorous form of all correct, popularized as a slogan during President Van Buren's re-election campaign of 1840 in the US; his nickname Old Kinderhook (derived from his birthplace) provided the initials
[ˌəʊˈkeɪ], (Verb)
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- give approval to
(e.g: despite objections, the committee ok'd the construction)
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mid 19th century (originally US): probably an abbreviation of orl korrect, humorous form of all correct, popularized as a slogan during President Van Buren's re-election campaign of 1840 in the US; his nickname Old Kinderhook (derived from his birthplace) provided the initials
[], (Abbreviation)
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- Oklahoma (in official postal use)
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