Out (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Out of power; especially having been unsuccessful in an election; "now the Democrats are out".
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Meaning 2
Being out or having grown cold; "threw his extinct cigarette into the stream"; "the fire is out".
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Meaning 3
Outer or outlying; "the out islands".
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Examples
- The remote out districts of the country are underserved by public transportation.
- The company has operations in several out regions of the province.
- The hotel's out locations are perfect for guests who want to experience the local culture.
- The storm did significant damage to the out houses and barns on the farm.
- Many of the out islands in the archipelago are uninhabited and untouched.
Meaning 4
No longer fashionable; "that style is out these days".
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Meaning 5
Not worth considering as a possibility; "a picnic is out because of the weather".
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Meaning 6
Excluded from use or mention; "forbidden fruit"; "in our house dancing and playing cards were out"; "a taboo subject".
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Meaning 8
Not allowed to continue to bat or run; "he was tagged out at second on a close play"; "he fanned out".
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Examples
- The umpire yelled "out" and the player had to leave the field.
- He was tagged out at second on a close play at home plate.
- The batter swung hard but was struck out for the third time.
- The runner was called out for not touching third base.
- The umpire declared him out, and the crowd erupted in cheers.
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Meaning 9
Directed outward or serving to direct something outward; "the out doorway"; "the out basket".
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Meaning 10
Outside or external; "the out surface of a ship's hull".
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