out

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Not inside or within a place, especially a place that someone or something was formerly inside or is customarily inside

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I worked away cleaning the U-bend until all the gunge was out.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Not inside or within a place, especially a place that someone or something was formerly inside or is customarily inside: — Not at home, or not at one's office or place of employment.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Not inside or within a place, especially a place that someone or something was formerly inside or is customarily inside: — Not in jail, prison, or captivity; freed from confinement.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “out” mean?

Not inside or within a place, especially a place that someone or something was formerly inside or is customarily inside

Is “out” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.