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out
/aʊt/
away from inside
She walked out of the room quickly.
She left the room quickly.
general
away from inside or a central point
The cat ran out of the house.
The cat left the house.
Commonly used to indicate movement away from a place or position.
general
not in use or operation
The lights are out.
The lights are not on.
Used to describe something that is not functioning or active.
informal
publicly known or revealed
The truth is finally out.
The truth has been revealed.
Used to indicate that something has been made known.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Versatility
'Out' can function as a preposition, adverb, adjective, or noun. Pay attention to the context to determine its role in a sentence.
Gold Rule
Directional Use
When 'out' is used to indicate direction, it often follows a verb of motion, such as 'go out' or 'run out'.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'out', from Old English 'ūt', from Proto-Germanic 'ūt', from Proto-Indo-European 'ud-'.
Usage Notes
The word 'out' is highly versatile and can function as a preposition, adverb, adjective, or noun depending on the context. It is commonly used to indicate direction, state, or condition.
Word Breakdown
out
away from inside or a central point
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