out of
preposition
1
a(1)
—used as a function word to indicate direction or movement from within to the outside of
walked out of the room
(2)
—used as a function word to indicate a change in quality, state, or form
woke up out of a deep sleep
b(1)
—used as a function word to indicate a position or situation beyond the range, limits, or sphere of
out of control
(2)
—used as a function word to indicate a position or state away from the usual or expected
out of practice
2
—used as a function word to indicate origin, source, or cause
a remarkable colt out of an ordinary mare
built out of old lumber
fled out of fear
3
—used as a function word to indicate exclusion from or deprivation of
cheated him out of his savings
out of breath
4
—used as a function word to indicate choice or selection from a group
one out of four survived
5
—used as a function word to indicate the center of an enterprise or activity
runs her business out of her home
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My skin was out of control thanks to angry, inflamed cystic breakouts and a plethora of blackheads that coated my nose.
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Allure, 27 Nov. 2024
One study found that out of 996 million flu shot doses, there were 1,220 reports of shoulder pain that started within two days of vaccination that lasted for more than a week.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 27 Nov. 2024
All the while out of her face in a hotel room, dancing around a hotel carpark.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
Nine out of 10 transfer students were from a California community college.
—Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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Allure, 27 Nov. 2024
One study found that out of 996 million flu shot doses, there were 1,220 reports of shoulder pain that started within two days of vaccination that lasted for more than a week.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 27 Nov. 2024
All the while out of her face in a hotel room, dancing around a hotel carpark.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
Nine out of 10 transfer students were from a California community college.
—Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Out of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/out%20of. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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