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should I write :

[ 1 ] I am OK

Or

[ 2 ] I am okay

Do they differ in meaning or OK is a shortcut of Okay? When we use OK and okay?

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    You should probably write ok as OK or O.K. Other than that, they're exactly the same. Follow this link for more information on their usage and origin: english.stackexchange.com/questions/25617/… I don't know why you would even ask this question as this is easily googleable. Apr 6, 2018 at 19:28
  • I tend to sense that OK is more curt, especially in all caps and/or punctuated, while okay is softer.
    – Mou某
    Apr 7, 2018 at 10:09

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They are just alternative spellings. You can use either.

The origin of the word is rather unclear. One theory is that it is based off a joke abbreviation of "Oll Korrect".

It is often spelled "okay" or more rarely "okey".

It seems the most common spelling now is "okay". Use that spelling.

(Also "I'm" or "I am" but never "Iam")

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    And OK, not ok...
    – mplungjan
    Apr 6, 2018 at 19:53

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