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adverb
1.
away from, or not in, the normal or usual place, position, state, etc.: out of alphabetical order; to go out to dinner.
2.
away from one's home, country, work, etc., as specified: to go out of town.
3.
in or into the outdoors: to go out for a walk.
4.
to a state of exhaustion, extinction, or depletion: to pump a well out.
5.
EXPANDto the end or conclusion; to a final decision or resolution: to say it all out.
6.
to a point or state of extinction, nonexistence, etc.: to blow out the candle; a practice on the way out.
7.
in or into a state of neglect, disuse, etc.; not in current vogue or fashion: That style has gone out.
8.
so as not to be in the normal or proper position or state; out of joint: His back went out after his fall.
9.
in or into public notice or knowledge: The truth is out at last.
10.
seeking openly and energetically to do or have: to be out for a good time.
11.
not in present possession or use, as on loan: The librarian said that the book was still out.
12.
on strike: The miners go out at midnight.
13.
so as to project or extend: to stretch out; stick your tongue out.
14.
in or into activity, existence, or outward manifestation: A rash came out on her arm.
15.
from a specified source or material: made out of scraps.
16.
from a state of composure, satisfaction, or harmony: to be put out over trifles.
17.
in or into a state of confusion, vexation, dispute, variance, or unfriendliness: to fall out about trifles.
18.
so as to deprive or be deprived: to be cheated out of one's money.
19.
so as to use the last part of: to run out of gas.
20.
from a number, stock, or store: to point out the errors.
21.
aloud or loudly: to cry out.
22.
with completeness or effectiveness: to fill out.
23.
thoroughly; completely; entirely: The children tired me out.
24.
COLLAPSEso as to obliterate or make undecipherable: to cross out a misspelling; to ink out.
adjective
25.
not at one's home or place of employment; absent: I stopped by to visit you last night, but you were out.
26.
not open to consideration; out of the question: I wanted to go by plane, but all the flights are booked, so that's out.
27.
wanting; lacking; without: We had some but now we're out.
28.
removed from or not in effective operation, play, a turn at bat, or the like, as in a game: He's out for the season because of an injury.
29.
EXPANDno longer having or holding a job, public office, etc.; unemployed; disengaged (usually followed by of): to be out of work.
30.
inoperative; extinguished: The elevator is out. Are the lights out?
31.
finished; ended: before the week is out.
32.
not currently stylish, fashionable, or in vogue: Fitted waistlines are out this season.
33.
unconscious; senseless: Two drinks and he's usually out.
34.
not in power, authority, or the like: a member of the out party.
35.
Baseball.
a.
(of a batter) not succeeding in getting on base: He was out at first on an attempted bunt.
b.
(of a base runner) not successful in an attempt to advance a base or bases: He was out in attempting to steal second base.
36.
beyond fixed or regular limits; out of bounds: The ball was out.
37.
having a pecuniary loss or expense to an indicated extent: The company will be out millions of dollars if the new factory doesn't open on schedule.
38.
incorrect or inaccurate: His calculations are out.
39.
not in practice; unskillful from lack of practice: Your bow hand is out.
40.
beyond the usual range, size, weight, etc. (often used in combination): an outsize bed.
41.
exposed; made bare, as by holes in one's clothing: out at the knees.
42.
at variance; at odds; unfriendly: They are out with each other.
43.
moving or directed outward; outgoing: the out train.
44.
not available, plentiful, etc.: Mums are out till next fall.
45.
external; exterior; outer.
46.
located at a distance; outlying: We sailed to six of the out islands.
47.
Cricket. not having its innings: the out side.
48.
COLLAPSEof or pertaining to the playing of the first nine holes of an 18-hole golf course (opposed to in): His out score on the second round was 33.
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Outs
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
preposition
49.
(used to indicate movement or direction from the inside to the outside of something): He looked out the window. She ran out the door.
50.
(used to indicate location): The car is parked out back.
51.
(used to indicate movement away from a central point): Let's drive out the old parkway.
interjection
52.
begone! away!
53.
(used in radio communications to signify that the sender has finished the message and is not expecting or prepared to receive a reply.) Compare over (def. 52).
54.
Archaic. (an exclamation of abhorrence, indignation, reproach, or grief (usually followed by upon): Out upon you!
noun
55.
a means of escape or excuse, as from a place, punishment, retribution, responsibility, etc.: He always left himself an out.
56.
a person who lacks status, power, or authority, especially in relation to a particular group or situation.
57.
Usually, outs. persons not in office or political power (distinguished from ins).
58.
Baseball. a put-out.
59.
EXPAND(in tennis, squash, handball, etc.) a return or service that does not land within the in-bounds limits of a court or section of a court (opposed to in).
verb (used without object)
63.
to go or come out.
64.
to become public, evident, known, etc.: The truth will out.
65.
to make known; tell; utter (followed by with): Out with the truth!
verb (used with object)
Idioms66.
to eject or expel; discharge; oust.
67.
to intentionally expose (a secret homosexual, a spy, etc.).
68.
all out, with maximum effort; thoroughly or wholeheartedly: They went all out to finish by Friday.
69.
be on the/at outs with, Informal. to be estranged from (another person); be unfriendly or on bad terms with: He is on the outs with his brother.
70.
out and away, to a surpassing extent; far and away; by far: It was out and away the best apple pie she had ever eaten.
71.
out for, aggressively determined to acquire, achieve, etc.: He's out for all the money he can get.
72.
EXPANDout from under, out of a difficult situation, especially of debts or other obligations: The work piled up while I was away and I don't know how I'll ever get out from under.
73.
out of,
a.
not within: out of the house.
b.
beyond the reach of: The boat's passengers had sailed out of hearing.
c.
not in a condition of: out of danger.
d.
so as to deprive or be deprived of.
e.
from within or among: Take the jokers out of the pack.
f.
because of; owing to: out of loyalty.
g.
foaled by (a dam): Grey Dancer out of Lady grey.
74.
out of it, Informal.
a.
not part of or acceptable within an activity, social group, or fashion: She felt out of it because none of her friends were at the party.
b.
not conscious; drunk or heavily drugged.
c.
not alert or clearheaded; confused; muddled.
d.
eliminated from contention: If our team loses two more games, we'll be out of it.
75.
out of sight. sight (def. 25).
76.
COLLAPSEout of trim, Nautical. (of a ship) drawing excessively at the bow or stern.
Origin:
before 900; (adv.) Middle English; Old English ūt; cognate with Dutch uit, German aus, Old Norse, Gothic ūt; akin to Sanskrit ud-; (adj., interjection, and preposition) Middle English, from the adv.; (v.) Middle English outen, Old English ūtian to put out, cognate with Old Frisian ūtia
before 900; (adv.) Middle English; Old English ūt; cognate with Dutch uit, German aus, Old Norse, Gothic ūt; akin to Sanskrit ud-; (adj., interjection, and preposition) Middle English, from the adv.; (v.) Middle English outen, Old English ūtian to put out, cognate with Old Frisian ūtia
Dictionary.com Unabridged
verb (used without object), died, dy·ing.
Verb phrases1.
to cease to live; undergo the complete and permanent cessation of all vital functions; become dead.
2.
(of something inanimate) to cease to exist: The laughter died on his lips.
3.
to lose force, strength, or active qualities: Superstitions die slowly.
4.
to cease to function; stop: The motor died.
5.
EXPANDto be no longer subject; become indifferent: to die to worldly matters.
6.
to pass gradually; fade or subside gradually (usually followed by away, out, or down): The storm slowly died down.
7.
Theology. to lose spiritual life.
8.
to faint or languish.
9.
to suffer as if fatally: I'm dying of boredom!
10.
to pine with desire, love, longing, etc.: I'm dying to see my home again.
11.
COLLAPSEto desire or want keenly or greatly: I'm dying for a cup of coffee.
12.
die away, (of a sound) to become weaker or fainter and then cease: The hoofbeats gradually died away.
13.
die down, to become calm or quiet; subside.
14.
die off, to die one after another until the number is greatly reduced: Her friends are dying off.
15.
Idiomsdie out,
a.
to cease to exist; become extinct: Both lines of the family died out before the turn of the century.
b.
to die away; fade; subside: The roar of the engines died out as the rocket vanished into the clouds.
16.
die hard,
a.
to die only after a bitter struggle.
b.
to give way or surrender slowly or with difficulty: Childhood beliefs die hard.
17.
die standing up, Theater. (of a performance) to be received with silence rather than applause.
18.
never say die, never give up hope; never abandon one's efforts.
19.
to die for, stunning; remarkable: That dress is to die for.
Synonyms
1. expire, depart. Die, pass away (pass on), perish mean to relinquish life. To die is to become dead from any cause and in any circumstances. It is the simplest, plainest, and most direct word for this idea, and is used figuratively of anything that has once displayed activity: An echo, flame, storm, rumor dies. Pass away (or pass on) is a commonly used euphemism implying a con-tinuation of life after death: Grandfather passed away (passed on). Perish, a more literary term, implies death under harsh circumstances such as hunger, cold, neglect, etc.; figuratively, perish connotes utter extinction: Hardship caused many pioneers to perish. Ancient Egyptian civilization has perished.
1. expire, depart. Die, pass away (pass on), perish mean to relinquish life. To die is to become dead from any cause and in any circumstances. It is the simplest, plainest, and most direct word for this idea, and is used figuratively of anything that has once displayed activity: An echo, flame, storm, rumor dies. Pass away (or pass on) is a commonly used euphemism implying a con-tinuation of life after death: Grandfather passed away (passed on). Perish, a more literary term, implies death under harsh circumstances such as hunger, cold, neglect, etc.; figuratively, perish connotes utter extinction: Hardship caused many pioneers to perish. Ancient Egyptian civilization has perished.
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Word Origin & History
die
early 14c. (as a plural), from O.Fr. de, of uncertain origin, perhaps from L. datum "given," pp. of dare (see date (1)), which, in addition to "give," had a secondary sense of "to play" (as a chess piece); or else from "what is given" (by chance or Fortune). Sense of "stamping
EXPANDblock or tool" first recorded 1690s.
out
O.E. ut, common Gmc. (cf. O.N., O.Fris., Goth. ut, Du. uit, Ger. aus), from PIE base *ud- "up, up away" (cf. Skt. ut "up, out," uttarah "higher, upper, later, northern;" Avestan uz- "up, out," O.Ir. ud- "out," L. usque "all the way to, without interruption," Gk. hysteros "the latter," Rus. vy- "out").
Meaning "unconscious" is attested from 1898, originally in boxing. Sense of "not popular or modern" is from 1966. The verb was O.E. utian "expel," used in many senses over the years. Meaning "to expose as a closet homosexual" is first recorded 1990; as an adj. meaning "openly avowing one's homosexuality" it dates from 1970s (see closet; senses of "into public view" have been present in out since 16c.). Noun sense in baseball (1860) was originally from cricket, where it is attested from 1746. Adverbial phrase out-and-out "thoroughly" is attested from early 14c.; adj. usage is attested from 1813; out-of-the-way (adj.) "remote, secluded" is attested from late 15c. Out-of-towner "one not from a certain place" is from 1911. Shakespeare's It out-herods Herod ("Hamlet") reflects Herod as stock braggart and bully in old religious drama and was widely imitated 19c. Out to lunch "insane" is student slang from 1955; out of this world "excellent" is from 1938; out of sight "excellent, superior" is from 1891.
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die (dī)
v. died, dy·ing (dī'ĭng), dies
To cease living; become dead; expire.
To cease existing, especially by degrees; fade.
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Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
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Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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