out Synonyms
Another word for out
• adverb (Context 1)
Away from one's home or usual base for social activities, recreation, or dining.
"We decided to eat away at an Italian restaurant to celebrate the occasion."
• adverb (Context 2)
Moving or appearing to move away from a particular place, especially one that is enclosed or hidden.
"She walked outside into the bright morning sunlight."
• preposition (Context 3)
Through to the outside of; from the inside to the exterior of.
"She stared out of the window at the falling snow."
• adjective (Context 4)
Not at home or at one's usual place of work; absent.
"The manager is absent for the afternoon, but she will return tomorrow morning."
• adverb (Context 5)
To the fullest extent, completion, or conclusion.
"Please hear me completely before you make your final decision."
• adjective (Context 6)
Extinguished and no longer burning or shining.
"Please make sure the campfire is completely extinguished before we leave the campsite."
• adjective (Context 7)
Published, released, or available to the public.
"Her new novel is finally published in bookstores this week."
• adverb (Context 8)
So as to be revealed, heard, or known publicly.
"The truth about the financial scandal finally came into the open during the audit."
• adjective (Context 9)
No longer participating in a game or play, such as when a batter or runner is retired in baseball or cricket.
"The umpire ruled that the runner was retired at second base."
• noun (Context 10)
In baseball or softball, a play in which a batter or base runner is retired from the game.
"The pitcher recorded the final putout of the ninth inning with a fastball."
• adverb (Context 11)
Into a state of unconsciousness or deep sleep.
"After working a sixteen-hour shift, he passed unconscious on the sofa."
• adjective (Context 12)
Open about one's LGBTQ+ identity and no longer concealing it.
"He has been out of the closet to his family and friends since his first year of college."
• verb (Context 13)
To reveal or expose the secret identity or sexual orientation of a person without their consent.
"The tabloid was widely criticized for attempting to expose the young actor."
• interjection (Context 14)
Used as an abrupt command ordering someone or an animal to leave a room or area immediately.
"get out! I told you not to track muddy boots across the clean kitchen floor."
• noun (Context 15)
A means of escaping from a difficult situation, responsibility, or obligation; an excuse.
"The clause in the contract gave the company an easy excuse when market conditions deteriorated."
• verb (Context 16)
To become known or be revealed to the public (used especially of a secret or the truth).
"No matter how carefully they cover their tracks, the truth will emerge eventually."
Opposites of out
The opposite of out shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: