cross out
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle out
Meanings
Mark for deletion
Why “out”? Pushing outward to eliminate. What is removed is sent away.
“She crossed out the wrong answer.”
“He crossed out my old address.”
Don't confuse with
Cross out means mark for deletion. Cross off means draw a line through a name or item to remove it from a list.
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cross off
A contrast learners often mix up
Draw a line through a name or item to remove it from a list; Decide a person or thing is no longer to be considered
burn out
Same out pattern: removal
Become exhausted from overwork; (of a fire) Stop burning because there is no fuel left; (of an electrical device) Stop working because of overheating; Destroy a building or vehicle by fire
cash out
Same out pattern: removal
Take money from an account or investment
chuck out
Same out pattern: removal
Discard something
clean out
Same out pattern: removal
Remove the contents of a place and clean it thoroughly
clear out
Same out pattern: removal
Tidy by removing things you don't need
cut out
Same out pattern: removal
Remove by cutting; Stop eating, using, or doing something completely
ease out
Same out pattern: removal
Make someone leave a job or position gradually
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