get out
phrasal verb·7 senses·particle out
Meanings
Leave a room, car or building
Why “out”? Movement goes from inside to outside.
“Get out of here right now!”
“The driver got out of the taxi.”
“Everyone get out. There's a fire alarm.”
Become known publicly, often by accident
Why “out”? Something comes into the open. People can see it, know it, or understand it.
“The secret got out eventually.”
“News of the scandal got out.”
“Her address got out online.”
Go out socially
“You should get out more.”
“He needs to get out and meet people.”
Manage to escape from a situation
“He got out of the contract.”
“She got out of a bad deal.”
Remove a stain or mark from something
Why “out”? Pushing outward to eliminate. What is removed is sent away.
“This won't get the stain out.”
“Vinegar got the mark out.”
Produce or manage to say words
“He could barely get the words out.”
“She could not get an answer out.”
Publish or release something to the public
Why “out”? Spreading outward from a centre to many recipients.
“They got the report out on time.”
“The city got the safety notice out to everyone.”
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get down
A contrast learners often mix up
Descend or lower yourself; Depress someone emotionally; Manage to swallow food; Capture in writing or recording; Swallow food or drink, especially with difficulty; Begin to focus seriously on a task
get in
A contrast learners often mix up
Enter a car or building; Arrive at a destination; Be accepted to a school or team; Buy a supply of something; Win an election
get off
A contrast learners often mix up
Leave a bus, train or plane; Finish work for the day; Escape punishment
get up
A contrast learners often mix up
Rise from bed or a seat; Move to a standing position; Increase in strength
act out
Same out pattern: becoming clear
Perform a scene, story, or plan with actions; Express feelings through aggressive or attention-seeking behaviour
ask out
Same out pattern: departure
Invite someone on a romantic date
bail out
Same out pattern: becoming clear
Rescue someone, especially financially
bear out
Same out pattern: becoming clear
Provide evidence that confirms what someone has said
Tell it apart
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