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- [ey oh-key, oh-key, oh-key]
- /eɪ ˈoʊˈkeɪ, ˌoʊˈkeɪ, ˈoʊˌkeɪ/
- /ə ˌəʊˈk.eɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ey oh-key, oh-key, oh-key]
- /eɪ ˈoʊˈkeɪ, ˌoʊˈkeɪ, ˈoʊˌkeɪ/
Definitions of a-ok word
- adjective a-ok in perfect working order; excellent 3
- adjective a-ok excellent, fine, in working order, etc. 3
- adjective a-ok Alternative spelling of A-okay. 0
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Origin of a-ok
First appearance:
before 1955 One of the 4% newest English words
First recorded in 1955-60
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for A-ok
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
a-ok popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% 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.
Synonyms for a-ok
adj a-ok
- fair — free from bias, dishonesty, or injustice: a fair decision; a fair judge.
- decent — Decent is used to describe something which is considered to be of an acceptable standard or quality.
- sufficient — adequate for the purpose; enough: sufficient proof; sufficient protection.
- respectable — worthy of respect or esteem; estimable; worthy: a respectable citizen.
- common — If something is common, it is found in large numbers or it happens often.
Antonyms for a-ok
adj a-ok
- unsuitable — not suitable; inappropriate; unfitting; unbecoming.
- insufficient — not sufficient; lacking in what is necessary or required: an insufficient answer.
- intolerable — not tolerable; unendurable; insufferable: intolerable pain.
- inadequate — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
- disturbing — upsetting or disquieting; dismaying: a disturbing increase in the crime rate.
Top questions with a-ok
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