Out

/ˈäʊ̯t/ · adverb

Meaning

Away from the inside or centre..

Definitions by Sense

1. Away from the inside or centre.
2. Away from, or at a distance from, some point of reference or focus.
3. (informal) Away, or at a distance, in time (relative to, and usually before, a stated event, or into the future) (often preceded by a stated time period and followed by "from" or "to")
4. Outside; not indoors.
5. (sports) Of the ball or other playing implement, so as to pass or be situated beyond the bounds of the playing area.
6. Into a state of non-operation or non-existence.
7. To the end; completely; so that nothing remains.
8. Used to intensify or emphasize.

Example Sentences

The magician tapped the hat, and a rabbit jumped out.

There was a hole in the bucket, and all the water leaked out.

Once they had landed, the commandos quickly spread out along the beach.

For six hours the tide flows out, then for six hours it flows in.

He lives out in Australia.

It's three miles out to the island.

The Joneses don't live here any more. They moved out three months ago.

Five weeks out from the passage of the law, something has to change.

Synonyms for out

Antonyms for out

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Word Forms

• oot
• oute
• outs
• outing
• outed

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