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Commonout of
The correct spelling is out of.
How to pronounce out of
/ˈaʊt əv/
prepositionIPA: /ˈaʊt əv/
Say it like: Owt- of
The correct spelling is out of. Expressing motion away, literal or figurative; opposed to into. For example: "I laughed out of embarrassment."
Usage Examples
“I laughed out of embarrassment.”
“It's made out of mahogany.”
Definition
preposition
- 1.Expressing motion away, literal or figurative; opposed to into.
- 2.Expressing position outside, literal or figurative; opposed to in.
- 3.From a given cause or motivation.
- 4.From a given material as means of construction.
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