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单词 out
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out

1 of 6

adverb

ˈau̇t How to pronounce out (audio)
1
a(1)
: in a direction away from the inside or center
went out into the garden
(2)
: outside
it's raining out
b
: from among others
c
: away from the shore
d
: away from home or work
out to lunch
e
: away from a particular place
2
a
: so as to be missing or displaced from the usual or proper place
left a word out
threw his shoulder out
b
: into the possession or control of another
lend out money
c
: into a state of loss or defeat
was voted out
d
: into a state of vexation
they do not mark me, and that brings me outWilliam Shakespeare
e
: into groups or shares
sorted out her notes
parceled out the farm
3
a
: to the point of depletion, extinction, or exhaustion
the food ran out
turn the light out
all tuckered out
b
: to completion or satisfaction
hear me out
work the problem out
c
: to the full or a great extent or degree
all decked out
stretched out on the floor
4
a
: in or into the open
the sun came out
b
: out loud
cried out
c
: in or into public circulation
the evening paper isn't out yet
hand out pamphlets
the library book is still out
5
a
: at an end
before the day is out
b
: in or into an insensible or unconscious state
she was out cold
c
: in or into a useless state
landed the plane with one engine out
d
: so as to end the offensive turn of another player, a side, or oneself in baseball
threw him out
fly out
6
used on a two-way radio circuit to indicate that a message is complete and no reply is expected

out

2 of 6

verb

outed; outing; outs
1
transitive : to identify (someone) publicly as being such secretly
Ever feel as if your achievements are a fluke or that you're one conversation away from being outed as a fraud?Gillian Fox
Foster … was the man who outed the journalist Joe Klein as the author of the novel "Primary Colors."Walter Kirn
especially : to reveal the covert sexual orientation or gender identity of (someone)
outed her to her coworkers
In our case, a cross-section of writers and editors—male and female, gay and straight—agreed that it would be inappropriate to "out" this Pentagon official. Richard Goldstein
2
intransitive : to become publicly known
the truth will out
Murder will out.
3
transitive : to put out : to eject (someone) from a place, office, or possession : expel
During the suppression, we privately kept outed vicars as chaplains and attended secret Anglican services …Rose Macaulay

out

3 of 6

preposition

used as a function word to indicate an outward movement
ran out the doorlooked out the window

out

4 of 6

adjective

1
a
: situated outside : external
b
: out-of-bounds
2
: situated at a distance : outlying
the out islands
3
: not being in power
4
: absent
5
: removed by the defense from play as a batter or base runner in a baseball inning
two men out
6
: directed outward or serving to direct something outward
the out basket
7
: not being in vogue or fashion
8
: not to be considered : out of the question
9
: determined sense 1
was out to get revenge
10
: engaged in or attempting a particular activity
won on his first time out
11
: having one's LGBTQ sexual orientation or gender identity publicly known
an out trans person
wasn't out during college

out

5 of 6

noun

1
: outside
2
: one who is out of office or power or on the outside
a matter of outs versus ins
3
a
: an act or instance of putting a player out or of being put out in baseball
b
: a player that is put out
4
: a way of escaping from an embarrassing or difficult situation

out-

6 of 6

prefix

: in a manner that exceeds or surpasses and sometimes overpowers or defeats
outmaneuver
Phrases
on the outs
: on unfriendly terms : at variance

Synonyms

Adverb

  • alfresco
  • outdoors
  • outside

Verb

  • break
  • circulate
  • come out
  • get about
  • get around
  • get out
  • get round
  • leak (out)
  • spread

Adjective

  • bent (on or upon)
  • bound
  • decisive
  • determined
  • do-or-die
  • firm
  • hell-bent (on or upon)
  • intent
  • purposeful
  • resolute
  • resolved
  • set
  • single-minded

Noun

  • avoidance
  • cop-out
  • dodging
  • ducking
  • eluding
  • elusion
  • escape
  • eschewal
  • eschewing
  • evasion
  • shaking
  • shunning
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Example Sentences

Adverb He went out to the garden. He looked out at the snow. She poured the tea out. The girl stuck her tongue out. His shirttail was hanging out. I heard a noise in the bushes and out jumped a cat! He waited out in the hall. I cleaned my car inside and out. A car pulled up and two men got out. He grabbed his coat and out he went. Verb a gay actor who was outed in a magazine article He is threatening to out other players who have used steroids. Adjective he's out to get even with the guy who beat him last time around half the staff is out with the flu Noun The play resulted in an out. With two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, he hit a home run to win the game. He changed the wording of the contract to give himself an out. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Adverb
Google is apparently scrambling to catch up with OpenAI, while companies like Microsoft are just going with the flow of the biggest AI name out there. WIRED, 4 Feb. 2023 There are better cowboy-and-Indian flicks out there. Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2023 Unlike most subwoofers out there, Sonos’ Sub isn’t a total eyesore in your living room. Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 3 Feb. 2023 Probably one of the more iconic witch movies out there. Madison Douglas, Seventeen, 2 Feb. 2023 The perfect blue-toned red is the key to that glamorous, true-red, crisp look, and the MAC Original Lipstick is one of the best out there. Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 2 Feb. 2023 Sounds like someone is doing an old John Carroll guy a favor to get his name out there. Josh Criswell, Chron, 2 Feb. 2023 That’s really at the core of what our organization does: getting people out there and getting those dynamic interactions across to them with field trips and volunteer events. Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2023 Of the many kits out there, this one has the best muddler, so if a Mojito is your drink, this is likely your kit. Mark Stock, Men's Health, 1 Feb. 2023
Verb
And finally, take a look at what DeSantis is doing, which can only be described as trying to out-Trump Trump. Michael Tomasky, The New Republic, 20 Feb. 2023 The idea that a machine can out-Chris Williams Chris Williams one day is scary. Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2023 Equine skijoring remains popular in Switzerland, home of the world-class White Turf races, and out West in horsey locales like Montana and Colorado. Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2022 Scooby creators have been trying to out her for years. WIRED, 8 Oct. 2022 Under the new policy, the state will require trans and nonbinary students to out themselves to their parents to obtain permission to be called by their name, pronouns, or use the correct bathroom. Melissa Gira Grant, The New Republic, 20 Sep. 2022 Additionally, students whose gender presentation doesn’t match their name or ID may not want to out themselves to strangers, especially in their local community. Raye Maguire, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 CNN)An Australian newspaper columnist has apologized for a story that appeared to accuse actor Rebel Wilson of spoiling his attempts to out her as gay. Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 13 June 2022 Garfield and Horowitz dissected a number of dramatic moments from the film as well as several potential leaks — including a DoorDash delivery guy’s attempts to out him while filming in Atlanta. Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2022
Preposition
Chevron stands out as a rare American company aggressively competing for natural gas on a terrain dominated by Europeans. Benoit Faucon, WSJ, 6 Feb. 2023 From the highway — and from EddieWorld — what stands out in the park is a huge bust, in the shape of the coronavirus molecule. Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 6 Feb. 2023 Detroit gave up its leading rusher in 1955, Lew Carpenter, but came out ahead, as the Lions won the ’57 title with Zatkoff as a key contributor. Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 6 Feb. 2023 Music’s biggest stars came out in some of their boldest over-the-top looks at the Grammys on Sunday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2023 But one thing stands out: having her photo taken with Lurch, the 6-foot-9 Cassidy. John Kelly, Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2023 Came out for the second half despite suffering a nasty tackle and was strong until the end. Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 5 Feb. 2023 After a multi-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people came out in force to produce fleece blankets to benefit local charities, such as Berea Veterans Outreach and Maryssa’s Mission Foundation, among others. Beth Mlady, cleveland, 5 Feb. 2023 With that, Johnson came out for a quick on-camera meet with the British Grammy favorite, both chuckling awkwardly, as befitting a first-time meeting in front of a live TV audience. Joe Lynch, Billboard, 5 Feb. 2023
Adjective
The 6-foot-1, 165-pound graduate guard can flat-out score. Keith Jenkins, The Enquirer, 20 Dec. 2022 There are a myriad of ways to include ribbon in your Christmas tree—everything from simple ribbon ties to a full-out ribbon explosion with ribbon Christmas garlands or ribbon Christmas tree topper. Jennifer Kopf, Country Living, 1 Dec. 2022 Electricity is filled with moments like this: of breathtaking sonic rises and falls, astonishing cultural exchanges, and flat-out infectious dance music.—A.R.C. 5. Time, 20 Nov. 2022 Injuries, and flat-out underperformance on the offensive side, have played a role, too. Julian Mcwilliams, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2022 Could be an option if the Heat seek a flat-out bucket getter, perhaps if the anticipation is of moving Tyler Herro in a trade. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2022 Booker has quickly transformed into a flat-out quality defender. Shane Young, Forbes, 16 Apr. 2022 Contains flat-out hilarious descriptions of life in upper-class England in the 1930s. ELLE, 5 Apr. 2022 Any shift in guidance or perspective is considered weak and waffling, playing politics or flat-out betrayal. Kent Sepkowitz, CNN, 14 Feb. 2022
Noun
Josh Johnson gets sacked for a nine-yard loss on his second snap after entering for Brock Purdy and the 49ers go three-and-out. Chronicle Staff, San Francisco Chronicle, 29 Jan. 2023 In March 2019, the House overwhelmingly passed a resolution condemning antisemitic and anti-Muslim sentiments but did not cite Omar’s name, which some Republicans called a cop-out by the Democratic majority. Marianna Sotomayor, Anchorage Daily News, 27 Jan. 2023 Kansas City won the coin toss and gained the first overtime possession, but the Chiefs went three-and-out. Tim Casey, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2023 When the Buccaneers went three-and-out on their first two possessions, Parsons set the tone, starting the sequence with a tackle for a 2-yard loss and drawing a third-down holding call. Dallas News, 17 Jan. 2023 The Ravens defense forced a three-and-out on the following possession, and then Huntley led an 80-yard drive that got Baltimore all the way to the goal line. Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 16 Jan. 2023 Alabama’s offense went three-and-out before Texas A&M’s game-winning drive. Mike Rodak | Mrodak@al.com, al, 13 Jan. 2023 The Germans regard such a stance as a cop-out, according to Ms. Major, the analyst in Berlin, reflecting Washington’s own unwillingness to send any Abrams tanks to Ukraine. Steven Erlanger, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2023 And some saw the move as a cop-out, claiming it’s possible to serve great food and treat staff fairly. Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 10 Jan. 2023 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adverb and Prefix

Middle English, from Old English ūt; akin to Old High German ūz out, Greek hysteros later, Sanskrit ud up, out

First Known Use

Adverb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Preposition

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1717, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

out

1 of 6 adverb
ˈau̇t How to pronounce out (audio)
1
a
: in a direction away from the inside, center, or surface
look out of a window
b
: outdoors entry 1
it's raining out
c
: out-of-bounds
2
: from among others
picked out a hat
3
: away from home, business, or the usual or proper place
out to lunch
left a word out
4
: into a state of loss or defeat
was voted out of office
5
: into the possession or control of another
lent out money
6
: into groups or shares
sorted out her notes
7
a
: so as to be exhausted, completed, or discontinued
the food ran out
the light burned out
b
: at an end
before the week is out
8
a
: in or into the open
the sun came out
b
: aloud
cried out
9
a
: to completion or satisfaction
work the problem out
b
: to the full or a great extent or degree
stretched out on the floor
all decked out
10
: so as to put out or be put out in baseball
the catcher threw the runner out
grounded out to shortstop

out

2 of 6 verb
: to become known
the truth will out

out

3 of 6 preposition
(ˌ)au̇t
used to indicate an outward movement
ran out the door
looked out the window

out

4 of 6 adjective
ˈau̇t
1
a
: located outside or at a distance
the out islands
b
: out-of-bounds
2
: not being in power
the out party
3
: not allowed to continue batting, to occupy a base, or to score in baseball
the runner was out
4
: directed outward or directing something outward
put the letter in the out basket
5
: absent entry 1 sense 1, missing
a basket with its bottom out
6
: no longer in fashion
that style of pants is definitely out
7
: not to be considered
that choice was out as far as we were concerned
8
: determined sense 1
was out to get revenge
9
: engaged in or attempting a particular activity
won on his first time out

out

5 of 6 noun
ˈau̇t
1
: one who is out of power
2
a
: the putting out of a batter or base runner in baseball
b
: a player who has been put out
3
: a way of escaping from an embarrassing situation or a difficulty

out-

6 of 6 prefix
: in a manner that goes beyond
outmaneuver

out 1 of 4

adverb

1
as in outside
in or into the open air you really should get out more

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • outside
  • outdoors
  • without
  • alfresco

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • in
  • inside
  • within
  • indoors
2
as in aloud
with one's normal voice speaking the words the search parties were sent in different directions and told to cry out if they discovered anything

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • aloud
  • out loud
  • audibly
  • clearly
  • loudly
  • distinctly
  • verbally
  • noisily
  • lustily
  • vocally
  • plainly
  • blatantly
  • mightily
  • vociferously
  • perceptibly
  • boisterously
  • stridently
  • uproariously
  • distinguishably
  • resoundingly
  • resonantly
  • thunderously
  • discernibly
  • clamorously
  • bloody murder

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • silently
  • quietly
  • soundlessly
  • low
  • noiselessly
  • softly
  • faintly
  • feebly
  • voicelessly
  • inaudibly
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3
as in all
to a full extent or degree when stretched out, the ribbon was just long enough

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • all
  • completely
  • quite
  • totally
  • fully
  • perfectly
  • entirely
  • even
  • well
  • fast
  • wide
  • entire
  • thoroughly
  • wholly
  • exactly
  • utterly
  • enough
  • dead
  • full
  • absolutely
  • all of
  • all the way
  • flat
  • all over
  • for fair
  • clean
  • in whole
  • at length
  • basically
  • down to the ground
  • to pieces
  • altogether
  • through and through
  • soundly
  • heartily
  • mostly
  • plumb
  • plain
  • down the line
  • to bits
  • to the max
  • largely
  • stone
  • cold
  • mainly
  • primarily
  • to the hilt
  • substantially
  • principally
  • generally
  • predominantly
  • chiefly
  • hands down
  • predominately
  • categorically
  • downright
  • greatly
  • overall
  • abundantly
  • generously
  • stone-cold
  • copiously
  • by and large
  • unqualifiedly
  • more or less

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • halfway
  • partially
  • half
  • partly
  • just
  • slightly
  • barely
  • part
  • somewhat
  • scarcely
  • hardly
  • marginally
  • roughly
  • approximately
  • incompletely
  • minimally
  • superficially
  • kind of
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4
as in away
from this or that place people staggered out from the burning building gasping for breath

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • away
  • off
  • down
  • fro
  • apart
  • aside
  • elsewhere
  • hence
  • afar
  • afield
  • astray
  • abroad

out

2 of 4

noun

as in escape
the act or a means of getting or keeping away from something undesirable I really don't want to go to the party, and I've been searching for an out

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • escape
  • ducking
  • shunning
  • eluding
  • evasion
  • dodging
  • eschewing
  • avoidance
  • elusion
  • bypassing
  • shaking
  • eschewal
  • skirting
  • sidestepping
  • averting
  • cop-out
  • precluding
  • prevention
  • deflection
  • runaround
  • circumvention
  • obviation

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • submission
  • endurance
  • toleration
  • abidance

out

3 of 4

adjective

1
as in intent
fully committed to achieving a goal he's out to get even with the guy who beat him last time around

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • intent
  • determined
  • resolute
  • set
  • bound
  • positive
  • resolved
  • firm
  • decisive
  • confident
  • serious
  • purposeful
  • certain
  • adamant
  • sure
  • bent (on or upon)
  • on one's mettle
  • do-or-die
  • hell-bent (on or upon)
  • single-minded
  • hardened
  • earnest
  • steady
  • hard
  • persistent
  • vehement
  • bitter
  • stubborn
  • willful
  • unwavering
  • rigid
  • unrelenting
  • unswerving
  • cocksure
  • unhesitating
  • uncompromising
  • dogged
  • unfaltering
  • immovable
  • unbending
  • mulish
  • perverse
  • implacable
  • adamantine
  • unyielding
  • inflexible
  • tenacious
  • obdurate
  • headstrong
  • pigheaded
  • hardheaded
  • pertinacious
  • wilful
  • self-willed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • hesitant
  • unresolved
  • unsure
  • undetermined
  • uncertain
  • faltering
  • doubtful
  • wavering
  • suspicious
  • irresolute
  • indecisive
  • skeptical
  • reluctant
  • undecided
  • dubious
  • vacillating
  • unconvinced
  • unsettled
  • loath
  • distrustful
  • weak-kneed
  • loth
  • mistrustful
  • disinclined
  • indisposed
  • loathe
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2
as in missing
not at a certain place half the staff is out with the flu

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • away
  • missing
  • absent
  • gone
  • retired
  • abroad
  • truant
  • departed
  • vacationing
  • AWOL

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • here
  • in
  • present
  • participating
  • attending
  • accompanying

out

4 of 4

verb

1
as in to spread
to become known the truth will out eventually

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • spread
  • circulate
  • break
  • get out
  • get about
  • get around
  • get round
  • come out
  • unfold
  • tell
  • reveal
  • develop
  • spill
  • disclose
  • transpire
  • leak (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • hide
  • suppress
  • conceal
  • disguise
  • mask
  • hush (up)
  • secrete
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2
as in to chase
to drive or force out before moving in, we outed all the furry little creatures who had settled in the cabin over the winter

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • chase
  • banish
  • eject
  • dismiss
  • expel
  • cast out
  • sack
  • remove
  • rout
  • run off
  • kick out
  • evict
  • turn out
  • fire
  • bounce
  • turf (out)
  • extrude
  • throw out
  • shut out
  • read out
  • oust
  • can
  • muster out
  • exile
  • displace
  • drum (out)
  • deforce
  • terminate
  • give one the gate
  • ostracize
  • release
  • retire
  • dispossess
  • boot (out)
  • send packing
  • deport
  • ax
  • discharge
  • axe
  • cashier
  • expatriate
  • pink-slip
  • defenestrate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • take
  • receive
  • accept
  • admit
  • take in
  • house
  • welcome
  • entertain
  • shelter
  • harbor
  • lodge
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