Meaning & Definition of word "Out"
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Out
/aʊt/
noun:
- 1. A way of removing oneself from an undesirable situation.
- Example: She needed an out from her boring job.
verb:
- 1. To reveal someone’s sexual orientation.
- Example: He decided to out his friend to the group.
adjective:
- 1. No longer in use or out of service.
- Example: The old factory is now out of operation.
- 2. Having been made public or known.
- Example: The news is out about the upcoming movie.
adverb:
- 1. Away from the inside or center; toward a position outside.
- Example: She walked out of the room.
- 2. To a conclusion or result that is visible or known.
- Example: The truth eventually came out.
- 3. In a state of being no longer hidden or concealed.
- Example: He was finally out about his feelings.
Etymology
Old English 'ūte' meaning 'outside, out of, from'; related to Latin 'ex' and Greek 'ek'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
out of sight, out of mind:
When someone is not present, they are easily forgotten.
out of the blue:
Unexpectedly; suddenly.
out of control:
Not manageable; chaotic.
Related Words
outdoor:
pertaining to or located outside.
outcast:
a person who has been rejected from a group.
outperform:
to perform better than someone else.
Slang Meanings of out
Meaning: Out of the game; no longer involved.
Example Sentence: I’m out of the party scene now.
Meaning: To declare something openly.
Example Sentence: He totally outed himself at the meeting.