Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
out-of
Phrase
/ˈaʊt əv/
Definition
This phrase is used to indicate that something is no longer in a certain state or condition.
Examples
- We are out of milk, so we need to buy some.
- She felt out of place in the formal event.
- His enthusiasm was out of character for him.
Meaning
It signifies being outside of a particular status or assortment, often used in contexts like being out of stock, out of reach, or out of control.
Synonyms
- lacking
- without
- absent
