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- [ou-ting]
- /ˈaʊ tɪŋ/
- /ˈaʊ.tɪŋ/
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- [ou-ting]
- /ˈaʊ tɪŋ/
Definitions of outing word
- noun outing a means of escape or excuse, as from a place, punishment, retribution, responsibility, etc.: He always left himself an out. 1
- noun outing a person who lacks status, power, or authority, especially in relation to a particular group or situation. 1
- noun outing Usually, outs. persons not in office or political power (distinguished from in). 1
- noun outing Baseball. a put-out. 1
- noun outing (in tennis, squash, handball, etc.) a return or service that does not land within the in-bounds limits of a court or section of a court (opposed to in). 1
- noun outing something that is out, as a projecting corner. 1
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Origin of outing
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1325-75; See origin at out, -ing1
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Parts of speech for Outing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
outing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% 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.
outing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for outing
noun outing
- visit — to go to and stay with (a person or family) or at (a place) for a short time for reasons of sociability, politeness, business, curiosity, etc.: to visit a friend; to visit clients; to visit Paris.
- excursion — A short journey or trip, esp. one engaged in as a leisure activity.
- trip — a group of animals, as sheep, goats, or fowl; flock.
- day trip — A day trip is a journey to a place and back again on the same day, usually for pleasure.
- jaunt — a short journey, especially one taken for pleasure.
Antonyms for outing
noun outing
- secret — done, made, or conducted without the knowledge of others: secret negotiations.
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Matching words
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