Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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okay | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
countenance | Yes | No | Yes | No |
okay (noun) | countenance (noun) |
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an endorsement | the appearance conveyed by a person's face |
the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British) | |
formal and explicit approval |
okay (adjective) | countenance (adjective) |
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being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition |
okay (verb) | countenance (verb) |
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give sanction to | consent to, give permission; permit |
okay (adverb) | countenance (adverb) |
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in a satisfactory or adequate manner |