piece out
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle out
Meanings
Make something larger or complete by adding pieces or extra material
Why “out”? Something spreads, grows, or extends beyond its first size, shape, or path.
“She pieced out the short curtain with spare cloth.”
“They pieced out the small meal with bread and fruit.”
Don't confuse with
Piece out means make something complete by adding extra material. Piece together means understand by combining clues.
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“She pieced out the short curtain with spare cloth.” What does it mean?
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piece together
A contrast learners often mix up
Understand a story or situation by combining small clues
branch out
Same out pattern: expansion
Start doing something new or different; (of a road, river or organisation) Divide into paths that move in different directions; Become independent and start your own business or project
drag out
Same out pattern: expansion
Make something last longer than necessary
fill out
Same out pattern: expansion
Complete a form by writing in the required information; Become rounder or more developed in shape; Add details to make something more complete
spread out
Same out pattern: expansion
Extend over a wide area
stretch out
Same out pattern: expansion
Rest with your body fully extended
strike out
Same out pattern: expansion
Begin an independent course of action, especially in life or career
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