outs
Pronunciation: [aʊts]
Context: "games"
(noun) In games like baseball or cricket, an 'out' is when a player is no longer able to play in that round or turn because they didn't follow the rules or a player caught the ball. When a player gets three outs, their turn ends.
Example
The team scored a lot of points before they got three outs in the inning.
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They didn't play well, and all the players are still on base with no outs yet.
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How many outs do they have left before the game ends?
Context: "social situations"
(noun) When someone is 'out', it can mean they have come out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. This means they are openly sharing their identity.
Example
After thinking a lot, she finally felt comfortable being out to her friends and family.
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He was not out yet, so he felt nervous about what others might think.
Example
How do you support a friend who is trying to figure out if they want to come out?
Context: "departure"
(noun) An 'out' can refer to leaving a place, often used when someone talks about leaving a job or a situation. It's like finding a way to get away from something.
Example
She found a good out from her stressful job and decided to pursue her passion.
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He felt trapped and couldn't see a clear out from his current situation.
Example
What options do you think you have for an out if you want to change jobs?
Context: "location"
(adverb) When used as an adverb, 'outs' can mean when something is outside or away from a particular place. It's often used informally.
Example
We're going outs today to play in the park.
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It's too cold to be outs right now; let's stay inside.
Example
Are we going outs this weekend to enjoy the nice weather?