went out

VERB

become extinguished

Synonyms

STRONGEST

die

WEAK

become dark burn out cease darken die out dim expire fade out flicker stop shining

Antonyms

WEAK

arrive come back enter inflame

VERB

leave

Synonyms

STRONGEST

depart exit walk out

WEAK

decamp go on strike

Antonyms

STRONGEST

arrive enter

WEAK

come back inflame

Example Sentences

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This wasn’t a timid outfit in their Waldo jerseys—this team went out and took it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

This is largely the same side that went out of the T20 World Cup in the group stage 20 months ago and one that suffered that embarrassing Ashes clean sweep.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2026

One morning he went out back with his coffee and noticed something … pink.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

The Secure acts’ only relaxation on the litigation front offered protection if an annuity provider went out of business.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026

At that moment the lightbulb in the ceiling went out.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom