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Pronunciation: [/aʊt/]

Word

out: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use out in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “location”

(adverb) used to show movement away from the inside of a place or away from a certain location

Example

She went out to play in the park.

Example

He stayed in because it was raining out.

Example

Where did they go out to have dinner?

Context: “exterior”

(adverb) used to indicate being fully revealed or exposed; not hidden or covered

Example

The secret is finally out; everyone knows about it.

Example

He kept the treasure out of sight so no one could find it.

Example

When will the truth come out?

Context: “reveal information”

(verb) to share or disclose information that was previously unknown or hidden

Example

She outed her friend's surprise birthday party plans.

Example

He promised not to out their secret relationship to anyone.

Example

Did anyone out who broke the vase?

Context: “disadvantage or failure”

(noun) a state of being at a disadvantage or experiencing failure

Example

Despite the odds, they managed to turn their luck out.

Example

He suffered an unfortunate out in the final round of the competition.

Example

Is there a way to avoid an out in this game?

How to pronounce out

Pronunciation: [/aʊt/]

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