out

[out] / aʊt /

ADJECTIVE

not possible; gone

Synonyms

STRONGEST

away outside

STRONG

absent antiquated cold dated dead doused ended exhausted expired extinguished finished impossible outmoded

WEAK

at an end behind the times démodé not allowed not on old-fashioned old-hat passé ruled out unacceptable unfashionable used-up

Antonyms

STRONG

animated existing incomplete interested modern new saved stored unfinished warm

WEAK

here possible

ADVERB

outside, outdoors

Synonyms

WEAK

out-of-doors outward without

Antonyms

WEAK

in indoors inside

Example Sentences

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About 30% of people in that field stall out, possibly because there are fewer senior roles to advance into.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Senior right-hander Dylan Kerbow struck out Andrew Lamb to strand the bases loaded.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

“We’ll stay out on strike until this company comes to its senses and treats these workers with dignity and respect,” Fain added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The horror of mining disasters often played out in front of a national audience.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

It’s the only word I can force out.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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