out-
Old Englishsurpassing, 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-
Associated Words · 14
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No longer fashionable or useful; outdated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To make obsolete or out of date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outdated
No longer current or fashionable; obsolete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