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
Examples of out of in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
This sweatshirt/shorts set in classic light gray is the perfect way to make a summer travel outfit out of your activewear.
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Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2024
Paulina doesn't make public appearances with her dad and remains out of the spotlight, like her sister Sunday.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024
Light pink flowers would peek out of the leafy bed.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 25 May 2024
Gonzalez attempted to take second as the throw coming flew over the cutoff player’s glove but was alertly picked up by Otay Ranch third baseman Soto, who nailed Gonzalez for the final out of the game.
—Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2024
There’s the desire to quickly even the playing field and not fall behind by two games right out of the gate in a best-of-7 series.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 May 2024
Indiana stormed out of the gates to start the second half with a 9-0 run led by Kelsey Mitchell (18 points), Alliyah Boston (17 points, six rebounds), last season’s No.1 draft pick, and center Temi Fagbenle (17 points, six rebounds, three assists) to start the third quarter and tie the score.
—Andrés Soto, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2024
The couple had dreamed about a backyard pool but consistently talked themselves out of it as too expensive, too big, and too much maintenance.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2024
The clowns trap Dumbo in a burning building, forcing him to jump out of a window as part of an act.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 24 May 2024
Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2024
Paulina doesn't make public appearances with her dad and remains out of the spotlight, like her sister Sunday.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024
Light pink flowers would peek out of the leafy bed.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 25 May 2024
Gonzalez attempted to take second as the throw coming flew over the cutoff player’s glove but was alertly picked up by Otay Ranch third baseman Soto, who nailed Gonzalez for the final out of the game.
—Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2024
There’s the desire to quickly even the playing field and not fall behind by two games right out of the gate in a best-of-7 series.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 May 2024
Indiana stormed out of the gates to start the second half with a 9-0 run led by Kelsey Mitchell (18 points), Alliyah Boston (17 points, six rebounds), last season’s No.1 draft pick, and center Temi Fagbenle (17 points, six rebounds, three assists) to start the third quarter and tie the score.
—Andrés Soto, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2024
The couple had dreamed about a backyard pool but consistently talked themselves out of it as too expensive, too big, and too much maintenance.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2024
The clowns trap Dumbo in a burning building, forcing him to jump out of a window as part of an act.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 24 May 2024
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“Out of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/out%20of. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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