out

UK: aʊt | US: aʊt

Definition
  1. adv. away from the inside or center of something

  2. adv. in or to a public place for entertainment

  3. adv. no longer in fashion or use

  4. adj. not allowed to continue batting in baseball

  5. prep. from the inside to the outside of

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Etymology

The word "out" originates from Old English ūt, meaning "outside" or "away," derived from Proto-Germanic ūt (compare Dutch uit, German aus). It has retained its core spatial meaning while expanding into abstract uses (e.g., "out of fashion"). Its simplicity as a directional adverb/preposition reflects its ancient Germanic roots, unchanged in spelling for over a millennium.

Examples
  1. She walked out of the room quietly.

  2. The new trend is already out.

  3. The player was out after three strikes.

  4. Let’s eat out tonight.

  5. The cat ran out the door.