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out-

Old English

surpassing, external

Prefix · means "surpassing, external"

About the prefix out-

A Germanic prefix meaning "beyond" or "exceeding." When added to verbs it often means to surpass someone in that action.

Roots often paired with out-

doorentrance, opening2 words

Associated Words · 14

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outdoor

Situated in or designed for the open air

outstanding

Exceptionally good or excellent; still remaining to be paid or dealt with

outline

The outer shape of something; to summarize main points

dropout

A person who leaves school before completing their studies

outdo

To surpass or exceed someone in performance

outmoded

No longer fashionable or useful; outdated

walkout

A workers' strike or a protest departure from a meeting

omitted

Left out or excluded intentionally or by oversight

outstandingly

In an exceptionally impressive manner

obsolesce

To become obsolete or fall out of use

outdate

To make obsolete or out of date

outdoors

Outside a building; in the open air

outdated

No longer current or fashionable; obsolete

stressed-out

Overwhelmed by anxiety or stress

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