Out is often used with verbs of movement, such as 'walk' and 'pull', and also in phrasalverbs such as 'give out' and 'run out'.
1. adverb [ADVERB after verb]
When something is in a particular place and you take it out, you remove it from that place.
Carefully pull out the centre pages.
He took out his notebook and flipped the pages.
They paid in that cheque a couple of days ago, and drew out around two thousand incash.
2. adverb [ADVERB after verb]
You can use out to indicate that you are talking about the situation outside, rather than insidebuildings.
It's hot out–very hot, very humid.
3. adverb [beADVERB, ADVERB after verb]
If you are out, you are not at home or not at your usual place of work.
I tried to get in touch with you yesterday evening, but I think you were out.
She had to go out.
4. adverb [ADV adv/prep]
If you say that someone is out in a particular place, you mean that they are in a different place, usually one faraway.
The police tell me they've finished their investigations out there.
When he's not filming out east, Allen lives in the Cotswolds.
5. adverb [ADVERB after verb, beADVERB]
When the sea or tide goes out, the sea moves away from the shore.
The tide was out and they walked among the rock pools.
6. adverb [ADVERB noun]
If you are out a particular amount of money, you have that amount less than you should or than youdid.
[mainly US]
Me and my friends are out ten thousand dollars, with nothing to show for it!
More Synonyms of out
out adjective and adverb uses
(aʊt)
1. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE]
If a light or fire is out or goes out, it is no longer shining or burning.
All the lights were out in the house.
Several of the lights went out, one after another.
2. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE]
If flowers are out, their petals have opened.
Well, the daffodils are out in the gardens and they're always a beautiful show.
Out is also an adverb.
I usually put it in my diary when I see the wild flowers coming out.
3. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE]
If something such as a book or CD is out, it is available for people to buy.
...cover versions of 40 British Number Ones–out now.
Out is also an adverb.
The French edition came out in early 1992.
4. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE]
If a gay person isout, they are open about their sexuality.
Out is also an adverb.
In June last year, 26 people came out on strike protesting against a compulsory 65-hourweek.
5. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE]
If workers are out, they are on strike.
[informal]
We've been out for two and a half months.
Out is also an adverb.
In June last year, 26 people came out on strike protesting against a compulsory 65-hourweek.
6. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE]
In a game or sport, if someone is out, they can no longer take part either because they are unable to or because they havebeen defeated.
7. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]
In baseball, a player is out if they do not reach a base safely. When three players in a team are out in an inning,then the team is out.
8. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE]
If you say that a proposal or suggestion is out, you mean that it is unacceptable.
That's right out, I'm afraid.
9. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE]
If you say that a particular thing is out, you mean that it is no longer fashionable at the present time.
Romance is making a comeback. Reality is out.
Synonyms: out of date, dead, square [informal], old-fashioned More Synonyms of out
10. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE]
If you say that a calculation or measurement is out, you mean that it is incorrect.
When the two ends of the tunnel met in the middle they were only a few inches out.
11. adjective
If someone is out to do something, they intend to do it.
[informal]
Most companies these days are just out to make a quick profit.
out verb use
(aʊt)
Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense outs, present participle outing, past tense, past participle outed
verb
If a group of people out a public figure or famous person, they reveal that person's homosexuality against their wishes.
A New York gay action group recently outed an American Congressman. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: expose, uncover, unmask More Synonyms of out
outinguncountable noun
The gay and lesbian rights group, Stonewall, sees outing as completely unhelpful.
out preposition uses
Out of is used with verbs of movement, such as 'walk' and 'pull', and also in phrasal verbssuch as 'do out of' and 'grow out of'. In American English and informal British English,out is often used instead of out of.
1.
See out of
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out-
(aʊt-)
prefix
You can use out- to form verbs that describe an action as being done better by one person than by another. For example, if you can outswim someone, you can swim further or faster than they can.
Investors will no longer vie to outspend each other in restaurants.
...a younger brother who always outperformed him.
out in British English
(aʊt)
adverb
1. (often used as a particle)
at or to a point beyond the limits of some location; outside
get out at once
2. (particle)
out of consciousness
I passed out at the sight of blood
3. (particle)
used to indicate a burst of activity as indicated by the verb
fever broke out
4. (particle)
used to indicate obliteration of an object
the graffiti were painted out
5. (particle)
used to indicate an approximate drawing or description
sketch out
chalk out
6.
public; revealed
the secret is out
7. (often used as a particle)
away from one's custody or ownership, esp on hire
to let out a cottage
8.
on sale or on view to the public
the book is being brought out next May
9.
(of a young woman) in or into polite society
Lucinda had a fabulous party when she came out
10.
(of the sun, stars, etc) visible
11.
(of a jury) withdrawn to consider a verdict in private
12. (particle)
used to indicate exhaustion or extinction
the sugar's run out
put the light out
13. (particle)
used to indicate a goal or object achieved at the end of the action specified by theverb
he worked it out
let's fight it out, then!
14. (preceded by a superlative)
existing
the friendliest dog out
15.
an expression in signalling, radio, etc, to indicate the end of a transmission
16. Australian and New Zealand archaic
in or to Australia or New Zealand
he came out last year
17. out of
adjective(postpositive)
18.
not or not any longer worth considering
that plan is out because of the weather
19.
not allowed
smoking on duty is out
20. (also prenominal)
not in vogue; unfashionable
that sort of dress is out these days
21.
(of a fire or light) no longer burning or providing illumination
the fire is out
22.
not working
the radio's out
23.
unconscious
he was out for two minutes
24. out to it
25.
not in; not at home
call back later, they're out now
26.
desirous of or intent on (something or doing something)
I'm out for as much money as I can get
27. Also: out on strike
on strike
the machine shop is out
28.
(in several games and sports) denoting the state in which a player is caused to discontinue active participation, esp in some specified role
29.
used up; exhausted
our supplies are completely out
30.
worn into holes
this sweater is out at the elbows
31.
inaccurate, deficient, or discrepant
out by six pence
32.
not in office or authority
the party will be out after the election
33.
completed or concluded, as of time
before the year is out
34.
in flower
the roses are out now
35.
in arms, esp in rebellion
one of his ancestors was out in the Forty-Five
36. (also prenominal)
being out
the out position on the dial
37. informal
having made it known that one is not heterosexual
38. out out
preposition
39.
out of; out through
we ran out the door
40. archaic or dialect
outside; beyond
he comes from out our domain
exclamation
41.
a.
an exclamation, usually peremptory, of dismissal, reproach, etc
b.
(in wireless telegraphy) an expression used to signal that the speaker is signing off
42. out with it
noun
43. mainly US
a method of escape from a place, difficult situation, punishment, etc
44. baseball
an instance of the putting out of a batter; putout
45. printing
a.
the omission of words from a printed text; lacuna
b.
the words so omitted
46. ins and outs
verb
47. (transitive)
to put or throw out
48. (intransitive)
to be made known or effective despite efforts to the contrary (esp in the phrase will out)
the truth will out
49. (transitive) informal
to name (a person, esp a public figure) as being not heterosexual, often against theirwill
50. (transitive) informal
to expose something secret, embarrassing, or unknown about (a person)
she was outed as a drugs cheat
▶ USAGE The use of out as a preposition, though common in American English, is regarded as incorrect inBritish English: he climbed out of (not out) a window; he went out through the door
Word origin
Old English ūt; related to Old Saxon, Old Norse ūt, Old High German ūz, German aus
out- in British English
prefix
1.
excelling or surpassing in a particular action
outlast
outlive
2.
indicating an external location or situation away from the centre
outpost
outpatient
3.
indicating emergence, an issuing forth, etc
outcrop
outgrowth
4.
indicating the result of an action
outcome
out in American English
(aʊt)
adverb
1.
a.
away from, forth from, or removed from a place, position, or situation
they live ten miles out
b.
away from home
to go out for dinner
c.
away from shore
d.
on strike
2.
into or in the open air
come out and play
3.
into or in existence or activity
disease broke out
4.
a.
to a conclusion or result
argue it out
b.
completely, fully, or to the point of exhaustion
tired out, dry out
c.
in full bloom, or in leaf
5.
into sight or notice
the moon came out
6.
a.
into or in circulation
to put out a new style
b.
into or in society
debutantes who come out
7.
from existence, operation, or activity
fade out, burn out, die out
8.
so as to remove from power or office
vote them out
9.
forcefully; aloud
sing out, speak out
10.
beyond a regular or normal surface, condition, or position
stand out, eke out, lengthen out
11.
away from the interior, center, or midst [spread out, reach out, branch out]
sometimes implying sharing or dividing [deal out, sort out]
12.
from one state, as of composure, harmony, or agreement, into another, as of annoyance, discord, or disagreement
to feel put out; friends may fall out
13.
into or in disuse, discard, or obsolescence
long skirts went out
14.
from a number, group, or stock
pick out
15. Slang
into or in unconsciousness
to pass out
16. Baseball
in a manner that results in an out
to fly out
adjective
17.
external
usually in combination [outpost, outfield]
18.
beyond regular limits
19.
outlying; remote
20.
going or directed outward
an out flight
21.
away from work, school, etc.
out because of sickness
22.
bared because of torn clothing, etc.
out at the elbow
23.
deviating from what is accurate or right
out in one's estimates
24.
a.
not in effective use, operation, etc.
b.
turned off; extinguished
25.
not to be considered; not possible
26.
in disagreement; at variance
27.
that is not successful or in power
28.
deliberating in order to reach a verdict
the jury is still out
29. US, Informal
having suffered a financial loss
out fifty dollars
30. Informal
no longer popular, fashionable, etc.; outmoded
31. Informal
publicly identified as being homosexual
32. Baseball
failing or having failed to get on base
preposition
33.
out of; through to the outside
he walked out the door
34.
along, and away from a central location or some other point of departure
to drive out a country road
35. OLD-FASHIONED, Poetic
forth from
usually preceded by the preposition from used without a distinct meaning or syntactic function
a rousing cry from out the trumpet's throat
noun
36.
something that is out
37.
a person, group, etc. that is not in power, in office, or in a favored position
usually used in pl.
38. US, Slang
a way out; means of avoiding something; excuse
39. US, Baseball
the failure of a batter or runner to reach base safely
40. US, Printing
a.
the omission of a word or words
b.
the word or words omitted
41. Racket Sports
a service or return that lands out of bounds
verb intransitive
42.
to come out; esp., to become known
the truth will out
verb transitive
43. Chiefly Dialectal
to put out
44. US, Informal
to identify publicly as a homosexual (a person not previously so identified)
interjection
45.
get out; go away; begone
46.
communication completed
term used in radio communication
Idioms:
go out
on the outs
out and away
out and out
out for
out from under
out of
out of it
out one's way
out on one's feet
out there
out to
Word origin
ME < OE ut, akin to ON út, Ger aus < IE base *ud-, up, up away > Sans úd-, L us(que)
out- in American English
(aʊt)
1.
situated at or coming from a point away, outside, external
outbuilding, outpatient
2.
going away or forth, outward
outbound
3.
better, greater, or more than
used to form verbs from verbs, adjectives, or certain nouns naming persons, actors,or agents [outdo, outsell, outsmart, outgeneral, out-Herod]: a frequent usage in such self-explanatory terms as the following:
ˈoutˈact
ˈoutˈargue
ˈoutˈbluff
ˈoutˈboast
ˈoutˈbox
ˈoutˈbrag
ˈoutˈclimb
ˈoutˈdance
ˈoutˈdrink
ˈoutˈeat
ˈoutˈfight
ˈoutˈhit
ˈoutˈleap
ˈoutˈmarch
ˈoutperˈform
ˈoutˈpitch
ˈoutproˈduce
ˈoutˈquote
ˈoutˈrace
ˈoutˈscore
ˈoutˈshout
ˈoutˈspend
ˈoutˈswim
ˈoutwalk
Word origin
< out
Examples of 'out' in a sentence
out
How it will be funded when this money runs out is not clear.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
To single out a player is not the right thing.
The Sun (2016)
Other airlines have moved out in recent years.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
But it meant that our minds and sympathies reached out beyond our nationality.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
They are actually shedding off in the wash and going straight out to sea.
Smithsonian Mag (2017)
The group has set out its plans in a video online.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We concluded that the form book did fly out of the window but not very far.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Governments cannot strike out in a new direction as suddenly as could an individual like me.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Why this was played out in public is beyond me.
The Sun (2016)
And we all know it will have helped New Zealand clear out the cobwebs in the dusty areas.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
To take money out is incredibly expensive from a tax point of view.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
We have suffered from a lot of injuries and players dropping out.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Two years out and the expectation builds.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Raise left arm straight out to side.
The Sun (2009)
Yet the optimists will be pleased with their chances of getting out of the group.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
That means that some of them will come up to bat and strike out.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The money paid out to the public will increase their bank balances.
Pass, Christopher, Lowes, Bryan Collins Dictionary of Economics (1993)
We will get a lot out of that game.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Your fondness for a night out is well documented.
The Sun (2012)
The team will now carry out a larger trial.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
There is a myth that our plans have come out of the blue.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
There are many different scams to look out for.
The Sun (2015)
Your paths are beyond tracing out.
Christianity Today (2000)
How much has that unnecessary pounding taken out of New Approach?
The Sun (2008)
She sounded weak and worn out- so different from the sharp, severe old woman she'd seemed when I first met her.
Pritchard, John NIGHT SISTERS
And then his hand lashed out- but only to sweep the lamp from the bedside table.
Pritchard, John NIGHT SISTERS
Rick, I need out- perhaps one day you'll understand why - and this is the only way I can do it.
MacNeill, Alastair THE DEVIL'S DOOR
It doesn't take Dr. Spock to figure out- " "You're at the end of the line," Cameron said.
Gregg Andrew Hurwitz MINUTES TO BURN (2001)
In other languages
out
British English: out /aʊt/ ADJECTIVE
If a light is out, it is no longer shining.
All the lights were out in the house.
American English: out
Arabic: مِطْفَأُ
Brazilian Portuguese: desligado
Chinese: 外面的
Croatian: ugašen
Czech: zhasnutý světlo
Danish: slukket
Dutch: uit
European Spanish: apagado
Finnish: ulko-
French: éteint
German: draußen
Greek: σβηστός
Italian: esteriore
Japanese: 外の
Korean: 꺼진
Norwegian: ytre
Polish: zewnętrzny
European Portuguese: desligado
Romanian: stins
Russian: завершившийся
Latin American Spanish: desconectado exterior
Swedish: ute
Thai: ดับ
Turkish: dış iç karşıtı
Ukrainian: вимкнений
Vietnamese: tắt
British English: out /aʊt/ ADVERB
If you are out, you are not at home.
I called you yesterday, but you were out.
American English: out
Arabic: خَارِجاً
Brazilian Portuguese: fora
Chinese: 在外
Croatian: vani
Czech: venku
Danish: ud
Dutch: uit
European Spanish: fuera
Finnish: ulkona
French: dehors
German: hinaus
Greek: έξω
Italian: fuori
Japanese: 外に
Korean: 외출중인
Norwegian: ut
Polish: na zewnątrz
European Portuguese: fora
Romanian: afară
Russian: снаружи
Latin American Spanish: fuera afuera
Swedish: ute
Thai: ข้างนอก
Turkish: dışarıda
Ukrainian: за межі
Vietnamese: ở ngoài
British English: out /aʊt/ PREPOSITION
If you go out of a place, you leave it.
She ran out of the house.
American English: out
Arabic: خارِجَ
Brazilian Portuguese: fora
Chinese: 在…之外
Croatian: izvan
Czech: ven
Danish: ud af
Dutch: uit
European Spanish: fuera
Finnish: ulos
French: sortir
German: aussehen
Greek: έξω
Italian: fuori
Japanese: ･･･から
Korean: 밖으로
Norwegian: ut
Polish: na zewnątrz
European Portuguese: fora
Romanian: afară
Russian: из
Latin American Spanish: salir
Swedish: ut
Thai: ออกจาก
Turkish: dışarıya
Ukrainian: з
Vietnamese: bên ngoài
All related terms of 'out'
out!
出界！ chū jiè!
act out
( in play : event ) 将(將) ... 表演出来(來) jiāng ... biǎoyǎn chūlái ⇒ The students act out events from history. → 学生们将历史事件表演出来。 Xuéshēngmen jiāng lìshǐ shìjiàn biǎoyǎn chūlái.
all-out
( effort, attack ) 竭尽(盡)全力的 jiéjìn quánlì de
bow out
▶ to bow out (of sth) 退出(某事) tuìchū (mǒushì)
buy out
( business partner ) 全部通吃 quánbù tōngchī
cry out
叫喊 jiàohǎn
cut out
( coupon, newspaper article ) 剪下 jiǎnxià
die out
( custom, way of life ) 灭(滅)亡 mièwáng
dig out
( survivors, car ) 发(發)掘出 fājué chū
dry out
干(乾)透 gāntòu
eat out
下馆(館)子吃饭(飯) xià guǎnzi chīfàn
fan out
( spread out ) 散开(開) sànkāi
fit out
( equip ) 提供装(裝)备(備) tígōng zhuāngbèi
fly out
( plane ) 飞(飛)离(離) fēilí
get out
( person : of place ) 离(離)开(開) líkāi
go out
( person ) 离(離)开(開) líkāi ( to party, club ) 出去消遣 chūqù xiāoqiǎn ▶ to go out of 离(離)开(開) líkāi ▶ are you going out tonight? 你今晚出去吗(嗎)？ nǐ jīnwǎn chūqù ma?
kit out
lay out
( spread out : objects ) 摊(攤)开(開) tānkāi
let out
( water, air, breath ) 放掉 fàngdiào
log out
退出系统(統) tuìchū xìtǒng
map out
( plan, task ) 筹(籌)划(劃) chóuhuà
opt out
▶ to opt out (of sth) 决(決)定退出(某事) juédìng tuìchū (mǒushì)
Mr Green is out at the moment格林先生这(這)会(會)儿(兒)不在 (Gélín xiānsheng zhèhùir bù zài)
to have a day/night out外出玩一天/一晚 (wàichū wán yī tiān/yī wǎn)
(indicating distance) 出发(發)地 (chūfā de)
the boat was 25 km out船开(開)出了25公里(裡) (chuán kāichūle èrshíwǔ gōnglǐ)
three days out from Plymouth从(從)普利茅斯出发(發)3天的路程 (cóng Pǔlìmáosī chūfā sān tiān de lùchéng)
(Sport) 出界地 (chūjiè de)
the ball was out球出界了 (qiú chūjiè le)
out!出界！ (chū jiè!)
adj
to be out (= unconscious) 不省人事的 (bùxǐngrénshì de) (= out of game) 出局的 (chūjú de) (= out of fashion) 过(過)时(時)的 (guòshí de) (= in flower) 盛开(開)的 (shèngkāi de) (= known)
before the week was out在这(這)周(週)结(結)束前 (zài zhè zhōu jiéshù qián)
(inf)
to be out to do sth (= intend) 力求做某事 (lìqiú zuò mǒushì)
(= wrong)
to be out in one's calculations计(計)算有错(錯)误(誤) (jìsuàn yǒu cuòwù)
vt
[homosexual]揭露 ... 的性倾(傾)向 (jiēlù ... de xìngqīngxiàng)
prep
out of (= outside) (with movement) 出 (chū) (= beyond) 朝 ... 外 (cháo ... wài) : to go/come out of the house从(從)房子里(裡)走出去/来(來) (cóng fángzi li zǒu chūqù/lái) , to take sth out of a box/bag etc把某物从(從)盒子/包等里(裡)拿出来(來) (bǎ mǒuwù cóng hézi/bāo děng li ná chūlái) , to look out of the window向窗外望去 (xiàng chuāngwài wàng qù) , to drink sth out of a cup用杯子喝某物 (yòng bēizi hē mǒuwù) , to copy sth out of a book从(從)书(書)中直接摘录(錄)某物 (cóng shū zhōng zhíjiē zhāilù mǒuwù) , to be out of danger脱(脫)离(離)危险(險) (tuōlí wēixiǎn) , to stay out of the sun/rain避免日晒/躲雨 (bìmiǎn rìshài/duǒyǔ)
(with cause, motive) 出于(於) (chūyú)
out of curiosity/fear/greed出于(於)好奇/害怕/贪(貪)心 (chūyú hàoqí/hàipà/tānxīn)
(= from among) ... 中的 ( ... zhōng de)
one out of every three smokers每3个(個)烟(煙)民中的1个(個) (měi sān gè yānmín zhōng de yīgè)
out of 100 cars sold, only one had any faults100辆(輛)售出的车(車)中，只有1辆(輛)有问(問)题(題) (yībǎi liàng shòu chū de chē zhōng, zhǐyǒu yī liàng yǒu wèntí)
(= without)
to be out of milk/petrol牛奶喝完了/汽油用完了 (niúnǎi hēwán le/qìyóu yòngwán le)
out!
出界！ (chū jiè!)
See out (sense 4)
1 (adjective)
Definition
away from one's home or place of work for a short time
I tried to phone you last night, but you were out.
Synonyms
not in
away
She was away on a business trip.
elsewhere
outside
gone
He's already been gone four hours!
abroad
from home
absent
He has been absent from his desk for two weeks.
not here
not there
not at home
2 (adjective)
Definition
no longer burning, shining, or functioning
There was an occasional spark but the fire was out.
Synonyms
extinguished
ended
At last our search is ended.
finished
They got a grant from the government but they claim that's all finished now.
dead
cold
exhausted
Mining companies are shutting down operations as the coal supply is exhausted.
expired
used up
doused
at an end
Opposites
burning
,
blazing
,
alight
,
on fire
3 (adjective)
Definition
in bloom
The daffodils are out now.
Synonyms
in bloom
opening
open
flowering
pots of flowering shrubs
blooming
in flower
in full bloom
4 (adjective)
Definition
available to the public
Their new album is out next week.
Synonyms
available
There are three small boats available for hire.
on sale
in the shops
at hand
to be had
purchasable
procurable
5 (adjective)
Definition
not allowed
Your jokes are bad enough, but that language is right out.
Synonyms
not allowed
banned
forbidden
Smoking was forbidden everywhere.
ruled out
vetoed
not on (informal)
unacceptable
His rude behaviour was unacceptable.
prohibited
Fishing is prohibited here.
taboo
Cancer is a taboo subject.
verboten (German)
Opposites
allowed
,
permitted
,
acceptable
,
accepted
6 (adjective)
Definition
not in fashion or current usage
Romance is making a comeback. Cynicism is out.
Synonyms
out of date
processes using out-of-date technology and very old equipment
dead
square (informal)
I felt so square in my three-piece suit.
old-fashioned
She always wears such boring, old-fashioned clothes.
dated
They wore dated clothes.
outdated
outdated and inefficient factory equipment
unfashionable
Wearing fur has become deeply unfashionable.
antiquated
The factory is so antiquated, it isn't worth saving.
outmoded
People in positions of power continue to promote outmoded ideas.
passé
That sort of music is passé now.
old hat
behind the times
out of style
unhip (slang)
démodé (French)
not with it (informal)
Opposites
in
,
latest
,
the new
,
modern
,
with it (informal)
,
fashionable
,
trendy (British, informal)
,
up-to-date
,
in fashion
,
du jour (French)
,
à la mode
,
culty
7 (adjective)
Definition
inaccurate or incorrect
Our calculations were only slightly out.
Synonyms
inaccurate
The reports were based on inaccurate information.
wrong
That was the wrong answer – try again.
incorrect
He denied that his evidence was incorrect.
faulty
Their interpretation was faulty.
off the mark
erroneous
The conclusions they have come to are completely erroneous.
off target
wide of the mark
That comparison isn't as wide of the mark as it seems.
Opposites
accurate
,
correct
,
right
,
on target
,
spot on
8 (adjective)
Definition
public
The secret about his tax affairs is out.
Synonyms
revealed
exposed
Skin cancer is most likely to occur on exposed parts of the body.
common knowledge
public knowledge
(out) in the open
Opposites
kept secret
,
concealed
,
hidden
(verb)
Definition
to expose (a public figure) as being homosexual
She was outed as a spy.
Synonyms
expose
After the scandal was exposed, he moved abroad.
uncover
Auditors said they had uncovered evidence of fraud.
unmask
Elliott unmasked the master spy and traitor.
idiom
See out cold
Additional synonyms
in the sense of absent
Definition
not present in a place or situation
He has been absent from his desk for two weeks.
Synonyms
away,
missing,
gone,
lacking,
elsewhere,
unavailable,
not present,
truant,
nonexistent,
nonattendant
in the sense of antiquated
Definition
obsolete or old-fashioned
The factory is so antiquated, it isn't worth saving.
Synonyms
obsolete,
old,
aged,
ancient,
antique,
old-fashioned,
elderly,
dated,
past it (informal),
out-of-date,
archaic,
outmoded,
passé,
old hat,
hoary,
superannuated,
antediluvian,
outworn,
cobwebby,
old as the hills
in the sense of away
Definition
not present
She was away on a business trip.
Synonyms
absent,
out,
gone,
elsewhere,
abroad,
not there,
not here,
not present,
on vacation,
not at home
Additional synonyms
in the sense of uncover
Definition
to reveal or disclose
Auditors said they had uncovered evidence of fraud.
Synonyms
reveal,
find,
discover,
expose,
encounter,
turn up,
detect,
disclose,
unveil,
come across,
unearth,
dig up,
divulge,
chance on,
root out,
unmask,
lay bare,
make known,
blow the whistle on (informal),
bring to light,
smoke out,
take the wraps off,
blow wide open (slang),
stumble on or across
in the sense of unfashionable
Definition
not popular or in vogue
Wearing fur has become deeply unfashionable.
Synonyms
passé,
out of date,
outmoded,
out,
square (informal),
old-fashioned,
dated,
unpopular,
obsolete,
out of fashion,
antiquated,
old hat,
behind the times,
unhip (slang),
out of the ark (informal)
in the sense of unmask
Definition
to expose or reveal the true nature or character of
Elliott unmasked the master spy and traitor.
Synonyms
reveal,
expose,
uncover,
discover,
disclose,
unveil,
show up,
lay bare,
bring to light,
uncloak
in the sense of wide of the mark
That comparison isn't as wide of the mark as it seems.