What are the definitions of “go out with”?

Learn how to use these expressions through these examples

1Have a relationship with.
He's been GOING OUT WITH his girlfriend for around six months now.

What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “go out with”?

The most common meaning of the phrasal verb go out with is to have a romantic relationship with someone. It is often used to describe dating or being in a relationship. For example, 'I am going out with my boyfriend.' means that you are in a relationship with your boyfriend.

What are the different verb forms of “go out with”?

Root Verb	go out with
Third Person Singular Present	goes out with
Present Participle	going out with
Simple Past	went out with
Past Participle	gone out with

Example

I go out with my girlfriend every weekend.

Example

She goes out with her boyfriend every Friday.

Example

He is going out with his new girlfriend.

Example

Yesterday, they went out with their friends.

Example

She has gone out with him for a few months.

What kind of phrasal verb is “go out with”?

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a transitive and intransitive verb? - A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.) - An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)

Transitive verb

“go out with” is a transitive phrasal verb because it requires a direct object to complete its meaning. The direct object specifies what is being removed, obtained, or eliminated.

Example

She went out with him for a few months.

Example

He goes out with his girlfriend every weekend.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb? - A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle. - An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.

Inseparable

“go out with” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.

Example

She went out with him for a few months.

Example

He goes out with his girlfriend every weekend.

What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “go out with”?

Go out with friends

To spend time with friends outside of your home, often for entertainment or leisure.

Example

I like to go out with my friends on the weekends.

Go out with a bang

To end something in a spectacular or notable way.

Example

The band wanted to go out with a bang, so they played their most popular songs at the end of the concert.

Go out with the old

To get rid of old or outdated things or ideas.

Example

It's time to go out with the old and bring in the new.

Good things to know

Does “go out with” have an informal or formal tone?

Go out with is a neutral phrasal verb. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. However, in a formal setting, it might be more appropriate to use 'date' or 'be in a relationship with' instead of go out with.

What are synonyms of antonyms to the phrasal verb “go out with”?

Synonyms

date
see
romance
be in a relationship with
court
woo
be romantically involved with

Antonyms

divorce
break up with
end relationship with
separate from
split up with