Out: meaning, definitions and examples

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out

[ aʊt ]

^{Context #1}

in or to the outside

Away from, or at a distance from, the inside or center.

Synonyms

away, forth, outside

Examples of usage

He went out into the garden.
She threw the rubbish out.
We looked out at the view.

^{Context #2}

public performance

A public performance, especially one by a musician or group of musicians.

Synonyms

gig, performance, show

Examples of usage

They're going to see a band play at the local pub, it should be a good night out.
The concert was sold out.

Translations

Translations of the word "out" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fora

🇮🇳 बाहर

🇩🇪 draußen

🇮🇩 keluar

🇺🇦 зовні

🇵🇱 na zewnątrz

🇯🇵 外

🇫🇷 dehors

🇪🇸 afuera

🇹🇷 dışarı

🇰🇷 밖에

🇸🇦 خارج

🇨🇿 venku

🇸🇰 vonku

🇨🇳 外面

🇸🇮 zunaj

🇮🇸 úti

🇰🇿 сыртқа

🇬🇪 გარეთ

🇦🇿 çöldə

🇲🇽 afuera

Word origin

The word 'out' has a long history dating back to Old English. It originally meant 'in a direction away from the inside or center'. Over the years, its usage has evolved to encompass various meanings and contexts, from indicating location to public performances. 'Out' remains a versatile word in the English language, widely used in everyday speech.

See also: outback, outer, outing, outlet, outside, outward, outwardly, outwards.