Dictionary

interjection

Definitions

1. Used to indicate acknowledgement or acceptance.

   Example: I promise to give it back. – OK.

   Synonyms:'kayA-OKall rightkm'kayokehokeyokey-dokey

2. Used to introduce a sentence in order to draw attention to the importance of what is being said.

   Example: OK, I'm thinking of a number…

   Synonyms:nownow then

3. Used in turn-taking, serving as a request to the speaker to grant the turn to the interrupter.

   Example: You always do this to me! When we were at your mother’s, you said that… – OK, OK, …