out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Not inside or within a place, especially a place that someone or something was formerly inside or is customarily inside
Examples
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
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
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.