Out

Quick meaning: Out is an adverb meaning Away from the inside or centre.

Meaning

Away from the inside or centre.

More Meanings

1. Away from, or at a distance from, some point of reference or focus.
2. Outside; not indoors.
3. (sports) Of the ball or other playing implement, so as to pass or be situated beyond the bounds of the playing area.
4. Into a state of non-operation or non-existence.
5. To the end; completely; so that nothing remains.
6. Used to intensify or emphasize.
7. (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")

Example Sentences

He lives out in Australia.

It's three miles out to the island.

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

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

Word Forms

• oute
• outs
• outing
• outed

Synonyms for out

Depending on context, synonyms include away, through, unchic, off, stunned, taboo.

Antonyms for out

Common opposites include safe, closeted.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include away, outer, exterior, retired, extinct, dead.

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