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- [oust]
- /aʊst/
- /aʊst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [oust]
- /aʊst/
Definitions of oust word
- verb with object oust to expel or remove from a place or position occupied: The bouncer ousted the drunk; to oust the prime minister in the next election. 1
- verb with object oust Law. to eject or evict; dispossess. 1
- noun oust Drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place. 1
- transitive verb oust remove, eject 1
- verb oust If someone is ousted from a position of power, job, or place, they are forced to leave it. 0
- verb oust to force out of a position or place; supplant or expel 0
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Origin of oust
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Anglo-French ouster to remove, Old French oster < Latin obstāre to stand in the way, oppose (ob- ob- + stāre to stand)
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Parts of speech for Oust
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
oust popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
oust usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for oust
verb oust
- throw out — to propel or cast in any way, especially to project or propel from the hand by a sudden forward motion or straightening of the arm and wrist: to throw a ball.
- get rid of — to clear, disencumber, or free of something objectionable (usually followed by of): I want to rid the house of mice. In my opinion, you'd be wise to rid yourself of the smoking habit.
- exile — The state of being barred from one's native country, typically for political or punitive reasons.
- overthrow — to depose, as from a position of power; overcome, defeat, or vanquish: to overthrow a tyrant.
- cast out — To cast out something or someone means to get rid of them because you do not like or need them, or do not want to take responsibility for them.
Antonyms for oust
verb oust
- appoint — If you appoint someone to a job or official position, you formally choose them for it.
- hire — to engage the services of (a person or persons) for wages or other payment: to hire a clerk.
- place — a particular portion of space, whether of definite or indefinite extent.
- take in — the act of taking.
- allow — If someone is allowed to do something, it is all right for them to do it and they will not get into trouble.
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