Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

verb
/aʊtˈlɪv/

to live longer than someone or something else

"She outlived all her siblings."

noun
/ˈaʊtlʊk/

a person's general attitude or view; a forecast or prospect

"The economic outlook for the year is positive."

verb
/ˌaʊtməˈnuːvər/

to gain an advantage over an opponent by skillful or clever action

"The smaller company managed to outmaneuver its larger rival."

adjective
/aʊtˈmoʊdɪd/

No longer in fashion or useful; outdated.

"That old computer is completely outmoded."

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outpost

noun
/ˈaʊtpoʊst/

A small military camp or position at some distance from the main force, used especially as a guard.

"The soldiers were stationed at a remote outpost."

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noun
/ˈaʊtpʊt/

the amount of something produced by a person, machine, or system

"The factory has increased its output by 20% this year."

noun/verb
/ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/

A strong feeling of anger and shock; to arouse anger or shock.

"The unfair decision caused public outrage."

adjective
/aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/

Shockingly bad or excessive; very unusual or amusing.

"The comedian told an outrageous joke."

noun
/ˈaʊtriːtʃ/

The act of providing services or support to people who might not otherwise have access to them.

"The charity launched a new outreach program for the homeless."

verb
/aʊtˈraɪd/

to ride faster, farther, or better than someone else

"The young rider managed to outride his competitors in the race."

noun
/ˈaʊtˌrɪɡər/

a projecting structure on a boat, used for stability, or a boat fitted with such support

"The fisherman paddled his outrigger canoe across the lagoon."

adverb/adjective
/ˌaʊtˈraɪt/

completely, instantly, or without reservation

"She rejected the offer outright without any hesitation."

noun
/ˈaʊtˌsɛt/

the beginning or start of something

"From the outset, the project seemed ambitious but achievable."

noun/adjective/adverb
/ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/

the external part or surface of something; beyond the boundary

"Children were playing outside in the yard."

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outsider

noun
/ˌaʊtˈsaɪdə(r)/

a person who is not accepted as a member of a particular group or community

"As a new student, she often felt like an outsider at school."

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outskirt

noun
/ˈaʊtˌskɜːrt/

the outer edge or border of a town or city

"They built a new factory on the outskirts of the city."

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outskirts

noun
/ˈaʊtskɜːrts/

The outer parts of a town or city, away from the center.

"They moved to the outskirts of the city for a quieter life."

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noun
ˈaʊt.sɔː.sɪŋ

The practice of having certain job functions done outside a company instead of having an in-house department or employee handle them.

"Many companies use outsourcing to reduce operational costs."

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Outspoken

adjective
/ˌaʊtˈspoʊkən/

Expressing opinions or feelings freely and openly.

"She is known for being outspoken about social issues."

adjective
/aʊtˈstændɪŋ/

extremely good or impressive; not yet resolved or paid

"She received an award for her outstanding performance."

verb
/ˌaʊtˈstrɛtʃ/

To extend or stretch something outward.

"He outstretched his hand to help her up."

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outstrip

verb
/ˌaʊtˈstrɪp/

To go faster or do better than someone or something; to surpass.

"The company outstripped its competitors in sales last year."

adverb
/ˈaʊtwədli/

on the surface; externally; in appearance

"Outwardly, he seemed calm, but inside he was nervous."

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outweigh

verb
/ˌaʊtˈweɪ/

To be more important, valuable, or significant than something else.

"The benefits of the new policy outweigh the risks."

verb
/aʊtˈwɪt/

to defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever or cunning

"The fox managed to outwit the hunters."

noun
/oʊˈveɪʃən/

an enthusiastic show of approval, especially by clapping hands

"The actor received a standing ovation after his performance."

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Oven

noun
/ˈʌvən/

a chamber used for baking, roasting, or heating food

"I put the pizza in the oven to bake."

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over

preposition, adverb
/ˈoʊvər/

across, on top of, or beyond

"The book is lying over the table."

noun
/ˈoʊ.vər ɡroʊθ/

excessive growth beyond normal size; too much development or expansion

"The overgrowth of weeds made the garden look untidy."

noun
/ˈoʊ.vər spɪl/

the overflow of liquid from a container; excess that cannot be contained

"The overspill from the river flooded nearby farms."

adjective, adverb
/ˈoʊvərɔːl/

in general or as a whole

"Overall, the project has been successful."

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adjective
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈɑːr.tʃɪŋ/

Having comprehensive and widespread influence or coverage.

"Sustainability is an overarching goal in modern business."

adjective
/ˌoʊvərˈbɛrɪŋ/

unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering

"His overbearing attitude made everyone uncomfortable."

adjective
/ˌoʊvərˈbloʊn/

excessively exaggerated or inflated

"The controversy was overblown by the media."

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verb
/ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/

to succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty; to defeat

"She managed to overcome all the challenges in her career."

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noun
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈkraʊ.dɪŋ/

Excessive crowd or packed condition, having more people or vehicles in a place than the approved capacity.

"The subway system suffers from severe overcrowding during peak hours."

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overdo

verb
/ˌoʊvərˈduː/

to do something to an excessive degree

"She overdid it at the gym and felt sore the next day."

noun/verb
/ˈoʊvərˌdoʊs/

An excessive and dangerous amount of a drug; to take too much of a substance.

"He was rushed to the hospital after a drug overdose."

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overeat

verb
/ˌoʊvərˈiːt/

To eat more food than the body needs.

"She tends to overeat when she is stressed."

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noun
/ˌəʊvərɪksˌplɔɪˈteɪʃən/

The unsustainable use of natural resources at a rate that exceeds their ability to regenerate, leading to depletion and environmental degradation.

"Overexploitation of natural resources leads to environmental degradation."

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noun
ˌoʊ.vɚˈɡreɪ.zɪŋ

The practice of allowing livestock to graze to the point of damaging vegetation.

"Overgrazing leads to soil erosion and loss of biodiversity."

noun/verb
/ˈoʊvərˌhæŋ/

To extend outward and hang over something; a projecting part.

"The roof overhang provides shade in the summer."

verb
/ˈoʊvərˌhɔːl/

to examine thoroughly and repair or improve something that is worn or ineffective

"The company decided to overhaul its outdated computer system."

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noun
ˈəʊ.və.hed

Ongoing business expenses not directly attributable to creating a product or service.

"High overhead costs reduce overall profits."

noun/verb
/ˌoʊvərˈlæp/

To extend over and cover partly; an area where things coincide.

"The two meetings overlap by an hour."

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overleap

verb
/ˌoʊvərˈliːp/

To jump over something; to omit or disregard something.

"He managed to overleap the fence easily."

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Overlet

noun
/ˈoʊ.vər.let/

a thin mattress or pad placed over a bed for additional comfort

"The overlet makes the bed more comfortable to sleep on."

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verb
/ˌoʊvərˈloʊd/

to load with too much weight or cargo; to give too much work or information

"Don't overload the washing machine or it might break down."

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verb
/ˌoʊvərˈlʊk/

to fail to notice something; to have a view from above

"She overlooked an important detail in the contract."

noun
/ˈoʊvərlɔːrd/

A ruler, master, or person of great power and authority over others.

"The peasants were forced to pay taxes to their overlord."