Common Misspellings for OK
Etymology of OK
The etymology of the word "ok" is not entirely clear, but it is believed to have originated in the United States in the 19th century. There are a few popular theories regarding its origin:
1. Shortened version of "oll korrect": Some people believe that "ok" derived from the phrase "oll korrect", which was a humorous misspelling of "all correct" that was popularized during a fad for comical abbreviations in the late 1830s.
2. African origin: Another theory suggests that "ok" comes from African languages. It is claimed that it may have originated from the West African Wolof language, where "waw-kay" means "good" or "accepted".
Idioms with the word OK
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rule OK
The idiom "rule OK" typically means to assert or exercise authority and control, often in a forceful or dominant manner. It suggests that the person or group being referred to believes they have the power and right to make decisions and enforce them, with little regard for others' opinions or objections.
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be OK
The idiom "be OK" means to be satisfactory, acceptable, or agreeable under certain circumstances. It signifies that something is deemed acceptable or suitable, often implying that it meets expectations or requirements. It can also denote being in a generally good or acceptable condition.
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give (one) the OK
The idiom "give (one) the OK" means to approve or authorize someone or something. It suggests granting permission or giving the go-ahead for a particular action or decision.
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get the OK
The idiom "get the OK" refers to obtaining permission, approval, or consent for something. It suggests receiving official confirmation or authorization to proceed with a particular action or decision.
Similar spelling words for OK
Conjugate verb Ok
CONDITIONAL
I
would OK
we
would OK
you
would OK
he/she/it
would OK
they
would OK
FUTURE
I
will OK
we
will OK
you
will OK
he/she/it
will OK
they
will OK
FUTURE PERFECT
I
will have OK'ed
we
will have OK'ed
you
will have OK'ed
he/she/it
will have OK'ed
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will have OK'ed
PAST
I
OK'ed
we
OK'ed
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OK'ed
he/she/it
OK'ed
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OK'ed
PAST PERFECT
I
had OK'ed
we
had OK'ed
you
had OK'ed
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had OK'ed
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had OK'ed
PRESENT
I
OK
we
OK
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OK
he/she/it
OK's
they
OK
PRESENT PERFECT
I
have OK'ed
we
have OK'ed
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have OK'ed
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has OK'ed
they
have OK'ed
I
am OK'ing
we
are OK'ing
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are OK'ing
he/she/it
is OK'ing
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are OK'ing
I
was OK'ing
we
were OK'ing
you
were OK'ing
he/she/it
was OK'ing
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were OK'ing
I
will be OK'ing
we
will be OK'ing
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will be OK'ing
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will be OK'ing
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will be OK'ing
I
have been OK'ing
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have been OK'ing
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have been OK'ing
he/she/it
has been OK'ing
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have been OK'ing
I
had been OK'ing
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had been OK'ing
you
had been OK'ing
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had been OK'ing
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had been OK'ing
I
will have been OK'ing
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will have been OK'ing
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will have been OK'ing
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will have been OK'ing
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will have been OK'ing
I
would have OK'ed
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would have OK'ed
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would have OK'ed
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would have OK'ed
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would have OK'ed
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would be OK'ing
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would be OK'ing
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would be OK'ing
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would have been OK'ing
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