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Out

/aʊt/

EN

As an adverb, it refers to movement away from the inside or towards the outside; can also mean being public, available, or no longer in power. As a preposition, it means moving or situated away from the inside of something.

She walked out of the house to get some fresh air.

Etymology

Out comes from Old English ūt, from Proto-Germanic *ūt, which shares an Indo-European root with Latin ex and Greek ex, both meaning 'out'. Its core meaning of 'outside of a place' has remained consistent since the earliest Germanic period.

Quick answers

What does Out mean?

Out means: As an adverb, it refers to movement away from the inside or towards the outside; can also mean being public, available, or no longer in power. As a preposition, it means moving or situated away from the inside of something.

How do you pronounce Out?

Out: /aʊt/

How is Out used in a sentence?

She walked out of the house to get some fresh air.