out
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/aʊt/
outside
Etymology
Etymology Information
'out' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'ūt,' where 'ūt' meant 'outside.'
Historical Evolution
'ūt' transformed into the Middle English word 'out,' and eventually became the modern English word 'out.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'outside,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a way of escaping from a difficult situation.
He was looking for an out in the contract.
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Adjective 1
not in a particular place.
The manager is out today.
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Adverb 1
away from the inside or center.
He went out to the garden.
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