Okay Definition
okay
adverb
- in a satisfactory or adequate manner; "she'll do okay on her own"; "held up all right under pressure"; (`alright' is a nonstandard variant of `all right')
adjective
- being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition; "an all- right movie"; "the passengers were shaken up but are all right"; "is everything all right?"; "everything's fine"; "things are okay"; "dinner and the movies had been fine"; "another minute I'd have been fine"
noun
- an endorsement; "they gave us the O.K. to go ahead"
verb
- give sanction to; "I approve of his educational policies"
"Okay" in song lyrics
See how okay is used in real songs:
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"Love money and music and ay okay"
2 Hungry Bros. present 8thW1 — Say My Name Right -
"But anyway, that's okay"
2 Live Crew — So Funky -
"But that's okay"
2Mex f/ Sick Jacken (Psycho Realm), Xololanxinco — Doctors, Drums and Danger
Words that rhyme with okay
Usage tips for "okay"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "okay" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for okay to find words that pair well.