Particle guide
Phrasal verbs with out
The particle out starts from one core idea — outward motion. Sink In groups its verbs by the recurring ways that idea plays out, so verbs that look unrelated line up into patterns.
164 phrasal verbs · 10 meaning groups
The meaning map of out
Departure
Movement goes from inside to outside.
Social Out
Away from home to eat, meet people, or enjoy free time.
Withdrawal
Someone leaves a plan, group, promise, or activity they were part of.
Distribution
Spreading outward from a centre to many recipients.
Exhaustion
Going outward until nothing remains. Supply is gone.
Becoming Clear
Something comes into the open. People can see it, know it, or understand it.
Resolution
A problem, disagreement, or hard time continues until it is settled or ends.
Hiding
Out can mean away from sight, people, or access. You cannot see it, reach it, or join it.
Removal
Pushing outward to eliminate. What is removed is sent away.
Planned Action
A plan leaves the idea stage and becomes action. The task is carried out.
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