Feb 18, 2016 · 3 Okay is the informal (and somewhat trivial) version of yes, so it is appropriate to use it when agreeing to something, for example, "Would you like to go to the mall?" But when …

But either okay or alright would be fine for either, but perhaps sound a little reluctant and short on their own. The first one is a question so yes would be appropriate (Yes I can - but can't …

In fact, "that's okay" could very well be taken to mean "yes" in the above scenario, if interpreted literally. I have since taught myself to avoid this usage. Having first learned English in the …

Mar 10, 2012 · The correct answer is "okay" is an African Wolof word which entered American English during the slavery era. The large number of joke "backronyms" for "okay", such as the …

Apr 13, 2018 · This question seems to call for opinion, so here's mine: To me it seems that I'm ok / good / fine indicates that I have no need of anything at the moment. So if I'm being offered …

Jun 11, 2015 · Okay is one of those words that peppers the speech patterns of many people. Here is the scoop on okay. If it comes at the beginning of a sentence, follow it with a period. It …

Jul 6, 2012 · "I got it" is ungrammatical, and while it may correspond to the pronunciation used by many native speakers, in truth what sounds like "I got it" is the contracted form of "I've got it." …

Nov 20, 2019 · The meaning of "That's fine" can be different in different cultures. Here in Australia, in the context you've described, it doesn't have to have a negative tone. I often hear …

Sep 6, 2018 · Sounds good, thanks. would only be used in informal contexts. It would not be appropriate in formal essay writing, for example, as Sounds good is a fragment. Thus, there …

Sep 17, 2014 · @kenorb Yes, that would work better, refer to Phil's answer for when to use the statements. e.g. "Is that coffee OK for you" and "I'm going to the store, is that OK with you?"