Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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outbreak

noun
/ˈaʊtˌbreɪk/

a sudden start or occurrence of something unpleasant, like disease or violence

"There was an outbreak of flu in the city."

noun
/ˈaʊtbɜːrst/

a sudden release of strong emotion or activity

"She had an angry outburst during the meeting."

noun
/ˈaʊtkæst/

a person who is rejected or excluded from society or a group

"He felt like an outcast at school."

noun
/ˈaʊtkʌm/

the result or consequence of an action or situation

"The outcome of the project was beyond expectations."

noun
/ˈaʊtˌkraɪ/

A strong expression of public anger or disapproval.

"The decision sparked an outcry among the citizens."

adjective
/ˌfæʃ.ənd/

obsolete; no longer current

"This computer software is completely outdated."

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outdo

verb
/ˌaʊtˈduː/

To do better than someone else; to surpass.

"She always tries to outdo her classmates in exams."

adjective
/ˈaʊtdɔːr/

situated, existing, or done outside a building

"We planned an outdoor picnic for the weekend."

adverb; noun
/ˌaʊtˈdɔːrz/

outside a building; the natural environment outside

"We spent the whole afternoon outdoors enjoying the fresh air."

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outer

adjective
/ˈaʊtər/

situated on or toward the outside; external

"The outer layer of the jacket is waterproof."

noun
/ˈaʊtˌfɪt/

A set of clothes worn together, often for a particular occasion.

"She wore a beautiful outfit to the party."

adjective
/ˈaʊtˌɡoʊɪŋ/

Friendly and sociable; inclined to mix with others.

"He is an outgoing person who loves meeting new people."

noun
/ˈaʊtˌɡroʊθ/

something that grows out of something else; a natural development or result

"The new policy was an outgrowth of years of debate."

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outing

noun
/ˈaʊtɪŋ/

a short trip or excursion, often for leisure or enjoyment

"They had a lovely outing at the beach last weekend."

adjective
/ˌaʊtˈlændɪʃ/

Looking or sounding bizarre or unfamiliar; strange.

"He wore an outlandish costume to the festival."

verb
/aʊtˈlæst/

to continue longer than; to endure beyond someone or something else

"The old castle has outlasted many generations."

noun, verb
/ˈaʊtlɔː/

as a noun: a person who breaks the law and lives outside its protection; as a verb: to make something illegal

"The government decided to outlaw the harmful practice."

noun
/ˈaʊtlet/

a means by which something is released, expressed, or distributed

"Art is a great outlet for emotions."

noun, verb
/ˈaʊtlaɪn/

a general description or plan that gives the main ideas without details; to describe something briefly or highlight main points

"The teacher asked us to outline our research project before writing the report."

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."

noun
/ˈoʊ.vər spɪl/

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

"The overspill from the river flooded nearby farms."

noun
/ˈoʊvərlɔːrd/

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

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

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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."

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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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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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overleap

verb
/ˌoʊvərˈliːp/

To jump over something; to omit or disregard something.

"He managed to overleap the fence easily."

noun/verb
/ˌoʊvərˈlæp/

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

"The two meetings overlap by an hour."

overhead definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
ˈəʊ.və.hed

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

"High overhead costs reduce overall profits."

verb
/ˈoʊvərˌhɔːl/

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

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

noun/verb
/ˈoʊvərˌhæŋ/

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

"The roof overhang provides shade in the summer."

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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."

overexploitation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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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overeat

verb
/ˌoʊvərˈiːt/

To eat more food than the body needs.

"She tends to overeat when she is stressed."

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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overdo

verb
/ˌoʊvərˈduː/

to do something to an excessive degree

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

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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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verb
/ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/

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

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

adjective
/ˌoʊvərˈbloʊn/

excessively exaggerated or inflated

"The controversy was overblown by the media."

adjective
/ˌoʊvərˈbɛrɪŋ/

unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering

"His overbearing attitude made everyone uncomfortable."

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adjective
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈɑːr.tʃɪŋ/

Having comprehensive and widespread influence or coverage.

"Sustainability is an overarching goal in modern business."

adjective, adverb
/ˈoʊvərɔːl/

in general or as a whole

"Overall, the project has been successful."

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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."