out

[aʊt]

out Definition

• 1. moving or appearing to move away from a particular place, especially one that is enclosed or hidden
• 2. revealed or made public
• 3. no longer alight; extinguished

Using out: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "out" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She went out of the room.

• Example

  The secret is out.

• Example

  The fire is out.

• Example

  He was out cold for several minutes.

out Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for out

• outside
• exterior
• external
• outdoors

Antonyms for out

• in
• inside
• within

Idioms Using out

• out of hand

  out of control

  Example

  The party got out of hand and the police were called.

• out of sight, out of mind

  if you don't see something or someone frequently, you will forget about it or them

  Example

  I haven't seen my old friends in years. Out of sight, out of mind, I suppose.

• out on a limb

  in a vulnerable or unsupported position

  Example

  I feel like I'm out on a limb with this project. I don't have much support from my team.

Phrases with out

• out and about

  engaged in normal activity outside the home

  Example

  I'm feeling much better now and I'm ready to go out and about again.

• out of the blue

  unexpectedly and without warning

  Example

  The news came out of the blue and left everyone stunned.

• out of this world

  extremely good or impressive

  Example

  The food at that restaurant is out of this world.

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Summary: out in Brief

The word 'out' [aʊt] can be used as an adverb, adjective, or preposition. It refers to moving away from a place, revealing something, or extinguishing something. Examples include 'She went out of the room,' 'The secret is out,' and 'The fire is out.' Phrases like 'out and about' and idioms like 'out of hand' add further nuance to the term.