Definitions

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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Following reports of a potential breach, the council said officers carried out an investigation and served an enforcement notice on 19 February 2020.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

He would be at sea for seven frightening days as his supplies of food and water gradually ran out.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Kaye said: "It was honestly unbelievable... I didn't know that was going to happen until on the day, we sort of figured it out the evening before."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Despite this "she continued to occupy the building and did not carry out the required works", the council said.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Sitting up, Caesar’s legs dangle out the back of the wagon.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

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