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okayed

o·kay
O o

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [oh-key, oh-key, oh-key]
    • /ˈoʊˈkeɪ, ˌoʊˈkeɪ, ˈoʊˌkeɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [oh-key, oh-key, oh-key]
    • /ˈoʊˈkeɪ, ˌoʊˈkeɪ, ˈoʊˌkeɪ/

Definitions of okayed word

  • verb with object okayed to put one's endorsement on or indicate one's approval of (a request, piece of copy, bank check, etc.); authorize; initial: Would you OK my application? 1
  • adjective okayed all right; proceeding normally; satisfactory or under control: Things are OK at the moment. 1
  • adjective okayed correct, permissible, or acceptable; meeting standards: Is this suit OK to wear to a formal party? 1
  • adjective okayed doing well or in good health; managing adequately: She's been OK since the operation. 1
  • adjective okayed adequate but unexceptional or unremarkable; tolerable: The job they did was OK, nothing more. 1
  • adjective okayed estimable, dependable, or trustworthy; likable: an OK person. 1

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Parts of speech for Okayed

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

okayed popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

okayed usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for okayed

adjective okayed

  • card-carrying — A card-carrying member of a particular group or political party is an official member of that group or party, rather than someone who supports it.
  • accepted — Accepted ideas are agreed by most people to be correct or reasonable.
  • sanctioned — authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.
  • privileged — belonging to a class that enjoys special privileges; favored: the privileged few.
  • franchised — Simple past tense and past participle of franchise.

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