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adverb

ˈau̇t How to pronounce out (audio)
Definition of outnext
1
as in outside
in or into the open air you really should get out more

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2
as in aloud
with one's normal voice speaking the words the search parties were sent in different directions and told to cry out if they discovered anything

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3
as in all
to a full extent or degree when stretched out, the ribbon was just long enough

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4
as in away
from this or that place people staggered out from the burning building gasping for breath

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out

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noun

as in escape
the act or a means of getting or keeping away from something undesirable I really don't want to go to the party, and I've been searching for an out

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out

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adjective

1
as in intent
fully committed to achieving a goal he's out to get even with the guy who beat him last time around

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2
as in missing
not at a certain place half the staff is out with the flu

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out

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verb

1
as in to spread
to become known the truth will out eventually

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2
as in to eject
to drive or force out before moving in, we outed all the furry little creatures who had settled in the cabin over the winter

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Recent Examples of out
Adverb
Also in the midterm of 1966, out on the West Coast, a first-time candidate named Ronald Reagan won the governorship of California. — Ron Elving, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026 Early voting there two weeks out from the election is down about 6% from the same period four years ago. — Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
Noun
Rasmussen left after issuing a two-out walk to Bauers on his 89th pitch. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026 Its thrift store is stocked with clothes and items collected during student move-outs when many items get left behind, including Halloween costumes and accessories. — Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Adjective
Along with the out designation for receivers Cam Bates and Darren Morris, Boise State may have to lean heavily on sixth-year receiver Ben Ford and senior Akeem Wright this weekend. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Oct. 2026 Large out-of-state hunting groups have contributed more than $1 million in support of the amendment. — Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2026
Verb
Fans may also out the similarities of the Opticast texture to the scaly surface of the Kobe 6, but the new tech is much more advanced. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 When Schaesta Ama outs him and kicks him out of their home, Payam comes to Mansur’s aide (albeit temporarily) but does not invite him up into his caste for more than an afternoon. — Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for out
  1. outside
  2. aloud
  3. all
  4. away
  5. escape
  6. intent
  7. missing
  8. spread
Adverb
  • That has forced people waiting for emergency care into a large white tent outside, which was put up during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Without skipping a beat, the boys run outside, pick up colorful leather balls and launch into a juggling competition.
    — Julie Bourdin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of outside
Adverb
  • Reading is private—or has been since at least the sixth century, before which the Western habit was to read everything aloud.
    — Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Because Todd’s wondering aloud to Kate about the degree and nature of Grace and Hal’s bond prompted Kate’s own concern, Todd is next to be on the receiving end of Grace’s righteous ire.
    — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of aloud
Adverb
  • Such facilities successfully operate today, prioritizing community leadership, transparency, compensation and quiet all at once.
    — Neil Chatterjee, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • For a lot of Gen Z, sharing an affordable discovery has become its own way to flex style, resourcefulness and taste all at once.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of all
Adverb
  • The White House has grappled with how to address the cost of living ahead of the midterms, which are less than two weeks away.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The party is currently polling at approximately 35% in voter intention surveys ahead of next year’s presidential election — far away the first-place party.
    — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of away
Noun
  • Lisa lets a dolphin named Snorky escape from Marine World after seeing his trainers taunt him for the amusement of slack-jawed yokels.
    — Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Southwest Airlines will add 11 new nonstop international routes to its schedule beginning in November, giving travelers more options for their next tropical escape.
    — Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of escape
Adjective
  • French authorities are intent on preventing a repeat of recent violent unrest.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Conrad had no way of knowing that Hemingway was intent on avoiding him.
    — Stephen Bates, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of intent
Adjective
  • So still searching for a first win, while also moving on to, seemingly, soul searching for a critical missing element.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
  • But the whereabouts of the missing Del Paso Boulevard landmark remain unknown, police officials said Thursday at department headquarters.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of missing
Verb
  • Infrastructure on this scale needs a dedicated body that can keep pace with the technology and draw on the expertise already spread across existing agencies.
    — Neil Chatterjee, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Nigeria’s health minister, Muhammad Ali Pate, said authorities had found no evidence that the virus had spread into communities.
    — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of spread

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