Out Meaning in English
word
/ˈaʊt/
OWT
/ˈaʊt/
OWT
Definition
Moving or directed away from the inside or center; not inside. Also means no longer available, finished, or revealed.
Usage & Nuances
Very common word used as preposition, adverb, adjective, or noun. Often combined in phrases like 'out of' (indicating absence or source), 'out loud' (spoken), or 'out of date' (expired). Informal use includes expressions like 'out for a walk' or 'the lights are out'. Be careful not to confuse with 'outside', which usually refers more to location than state or availability.
Spanish: fuera - terminadoPortuguese (BR): fora - terminadoPortuguese (PT): fora - terminadoChinese (Simplified): 出去 - 结束Chinese (Traditional): 出去 - 結束Hindi: बाहर - समाप्तArabic: خارج - انتهىBengali: বাইরে - শেষ - প্রকাশিতRussian: вне - снаружи - закончилсяJapanese: 外 - 終わった - 出ているVietnamese: ra - hết - lộ (ý nghĩa bị tiết lộ)Korean: 밖에 - 다 떨어진 - 드러난Turkish: dışarı - bitti - ortaya çıkanUrdu: باہر - ختم - باہر آناIndonesian: keluar - habis - terbongkar
Example Sentences
He went out for lunch.
basic
The lights are out because of the storm.
basic
She is out of milk.
basic
I'm gonna head out soon, see you later!
natural
The secret got out and everyone knows now.
natural
He ran out of time during the test.
natural