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  1. word usage - When to use "alright" and when to use "okay"?

    Sep 6, 2015 · Why do I say "alright" and "okay" has similar meanings? Because when we say alright, It gives a sense of satisfactory response, such as to put it in "fairly well" response.

  2. word usage - Using "fine" instead of "okay." - English Language ...

    Jan 13, 2021 · 1 In the contexts you quote, "fine" has the same sort of meaning as "okay". However, there is a common and idiomatic meaning of "fine" which is the subject of a whole …

  3. Meaning of "That's okay" - English Language Learners Stack …

    Jun 10, 2015 · B: That's okay, don't worry about it. In the example sentence you have given, people would more often say I'm okay, which is the same as I'm good and is basically just an …

  4. word usage - okey dokey, okey-dokey, okey-doke - English …

    Jul 28, 2020 · If " okey dokey ", " okey-dokey ", or " okey-doke " just mean okay, then I wonder where the " doke (y) " comes from and what it originally means? Can I use it in this way?

  5. modal verbs - You'll be okay. Vs. You're gonna be okay - English ...

    Then which is the strong sentence between those on the title? And how? Let say there's two situations. A: Will I be all right? B: Well, you're gonna be okay. and A: Am I gonna be all right? …

  6. "I'm OK with it" VS "It's OK with me"

    Aug 29, 2021 · On the other hand, " It's OK with me " sounds somewhat positive. So in this context, after already having said, " I have no problem with this color " and then introducing a …

  7. "Okay" or "fine"? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    May 2, 2016 · Which one would be a better answer if you're asked "how are you feeling?" but you're not doing well and you do not want to discuss your troubles?

  8. Would my answer starting with "Ok" be impolite in this context?

    Jan 23, 2023 · 2 Saying ok or okay at the start of a message is acceptable, at least in Australian English. However, a word of warning, that sending a message that only contained "ok" may be …

  9. Can 'OK' be replied as a response to some bad news/things?

    If "OK" is all you say in response to "my wife is dead" then yes, that's rude in pretty much any context because more is expected of you than mere acknowledgement. If all you say in …

  10. politeness - Is "I'll be waiting for your call" polite in a ...

    Feb 12, 2020 · 0 Someone says: "I'll call you later." What is a polite way to say "I'll be by my phone when you call, so that I won't miss it." Some people suggests that "I'll be waiting for …