out
Translation
out, outside
Examples
He went out for a walk.
He went out for a walk.
The secret is out now.
The secret is out now.
The lights are out.
The lights are out.
We are out of milk.
We are out of milk.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) out away from the inside of a place or thing She looked out the window.
out of ((sth.)) having no more of (sth.) left We are out of sugar.
be out (of a light or fire) to no longer be burning or shining The candle is out.
Similar Words
Synonyms: outside, away; Antonyms: in, inside
Etymology
From Old English 'ūt', meaning 'out, without, outside'.
Memory Tips
Imagine stepping 'out' of a box. It signifies moving from an enclosed space to an open one, or from hidden to revealed.