Cool MateThat'd be okay vs That's good
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
That'd be okay
Top 3,000 (common)
That's good
High-frequency chunk
Most common: That's good
| That'd be okay | That's good | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ðætəd biː əˈkeɪ//🇺🇸 //ðætəd biː oʊˈkeɪ// | 🇬🇧 //ðæts ɡʊd//🇺🇸 //ðæts ɡʊd// |
| Meaning | It means something is fine or acceptable. | This is positive or satisfactory. |
| Example | If we start the meeting at 10, that'd be okay with everyone? | When she finished speaking, everyone said, 'That's good!' |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 3,000 (common) | High-frequency chunk |
| Collocations | that'd be fine, that'd be cool, that'd be great | That's good news, That's good to hear, That's good enough, That's good advice, That's good value |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'That would be okay' vs 'That'd be okay'., Using in very formal contexts., Not using a contraction in informal speech. | Using it in overly formal situations., Confusing it with sarcasm when tone is neutral., Omitting the subject in responses. |
| Usage notes | Use this phrase to express agreement or permission. It's appropriate in casual conversations but may sound too informal in formal situations. | Use 'That's good' to express approval or agreement. Common in everyday conversations; consider context for appropriateness. |
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Frequently asked questions: That'd be okay vs That's good
What's the difference between That'd be okay and That's good?
That'd be okay: It means something is fine or acceptable. That's good: This is positive or satisfactory.
Which is more common: That'd be okay and That's good?
That's good is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
That'd be okay: If we start the meeting at 10, that'd be okay with everyone? That's good: When she finished speaking, everyone said, 'That's good!'
Can I use That'd be okay and That's good interchangeably?
Not always. That'd be okay and That's good are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.