outlay
|out/lay|
B2
/ˈaʊtleɪ/
money spent
Etymology
Etymology Information
'outlay' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'outlayen,' where 'out-' meant 'outside' and 'lay' meant 'to place.'
Historical Evolution
'outlayen' transformed into the modern English word 'outlay' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to place outside,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an amount of money spent.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an amount of money spent on something.
The initial outlay for the project was substantial.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35