out · adv
out (LIGHT/FIRE)
B2 If a light or fire is out, it is no longer shining or burning.
Dictionary examples:
Is that fire completely out? (17.3)
When we got home, all the lights were out. (20.0)
out (FAR AWAY)
C2 a long distance away from land, a town or your own country
Dictionary examples:
They live out in the country, miles from anywhere. (25.9)
The fishing boats were out at sea for three days. (28.2)
down and out
C2 having no money, no luck and no opportunities
Dictionary examples:
Nobody loves you when you're down and out. (19.9)
the ins and outs of sth
C2 the details of a particular subject
Dictionary examples:
the ins and outs of the legal system (58.5)
the jury is (still) out
C2 If the jury is (still) out on a subject, people do not yet know the answer or have a definite opinion about it.
Dictionary examples:
The jury's still out on whether these vitamins protect against cancer. (47.2)
go out of your way to do sth
C2 to try very hard to do something pleasant for someone
Dictionary examples:
He went out of his way to make us feel welcome. (19.3)
out (SOCIAL ACTIVITY)
A2 used to refer to a period of time when someone goes away from home for a social activity
Dictionary examples:
My grandma is out dancing all night at the club! (0.0)
Dad's out buying milk. He's been gone for three years. (0.0)
She's out learning to juggle fire at the circus school. (0.0)
He asked me out to see a movie next week. (11.3)
He's out nearly every night. (19.6)
out (NOT THERE)
A2 not in the place where you usually live or work, especially for a short time
Dictionary examples:
I'm out looking for my missing homework excuse. (0.0)
I'm out chasing my runaway pet chicken! (0.0)
Sorry, I'm out hunting for my lost socks. (0.0)
I came by to see you this morning, but you were out. (14.5)
Someone called looking for you while you were out. (15.6)
out (APPEAR)
B1 able to be seen
Dictionary examples:
The sun comes out every time I forget my sunglasses at home. (0.0)
The mosquitoes come out as soon as I sit down to relax outside. (0.0)
My true personality comes out after three cups of coffee. (0.0)
The rain stopped and the sun came out. (9.2)
The stars are out tonight. (10.6)
The flowers are starting to come out. (10.7)
out (AVAILABLE)
B1 available to buy or see
Dictionary examples:
The self-walking shoes are out. Perfect for lazy joggers! (0.0)
The instant language learning pill is out. Goodbye, boring English classes! (0.0)
The new pizza-flavored ice cream is out. My taste buds are confused but curious! (0.0)
The new Tarantino movie comes out in August. (10.5)
Is the new Harry Potter book out yet? (12.5)
out (DISAPPEAR)
B1 to the point where something is removed or disappears
Dictionary examples:
The teacher's smile faded out when she saw my 'creative' homework answers. (0.0)
My excuses for being late are running out, just like my alarm batteries. (0.0)
I tried to rub out my embarrassing text, but screenshots last forever. (0.0)
The stain won't come out. (16.2)
Cross out any words that are not on the list. (47.8)
out (AWAY FROM INSIDE)
B1 used to show movement away from the inside of a place or container
Dictionary examples:
He reached into his pocket and pulled out a banana instead of his phone! (0.0)
When I squeezed the toothpaste tube, it all shot out onto the mirror! (0.0)
When I opened my suitcase, all my clothes flew out like a tornado! (0.0)
Get out! (5.2)
He opened the drawer and took out a pair of socks. (19.5)
My secretary will see you out. (20.2)
She opened the window and stuck her head out. (22.9)
The bag burst and the apples fell out. (34.2)
get/have sth out of the way
C2 to finish a task or to get rid of something unpleasant
Dictionary examples:
I'll go shopping when I've got this essay out of the way. (29.8)
out loud
B1 If you say or read something out loud, you say or read it so that other people can hear you.
Dictionary examples:
I tried to whisper the answer, but the teacher said, 'Speak out loud!' (0.0)
I accidentally said 'I love cake' out loud during a boring math class. (0.0)
I accidentally read my embarrassing diary out loud during a family dinner. (0.0)
I had to read the essay out loud in front of the whole school. (29.7)