Go out — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb

Meaning & Definition of Go out

Go out (verb)

  1. to go forth, abroad, or outdoors; specifically, to leave one's house
  2. to take the field as a soldier
  3. to participate as a principal in a duel

Go out (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure

    "there was concern that the dam would go out under the force of the flood waters"

    similar: buckle, cave (in), collapse, crumple, founder, give, go, implode, tumble, yield, give way
    related: deflate, flatten, melt, melt down, break, break down, conk (out), crash, die, fail, give out, stall, burst, shatter, smash, splinter, split, crack, crumble, pop, snap
    near: inflate, rise, swell

  2. to take part in social activities

    "she enjoys going out on weekends, but during the week she's a homebody"

    similar: associate, fraternize, hobnob, mingle, mix, socialize, step out, rub elbows
    related: carouse, party, revel, circulate
    near: avoid, eschew, shun, slight, snub

Related Entry: Go out (with) (verb)

Go out (with) is a different word from Go out. The synonyms below are for go out (with), not for go out.

  1. to go on a social engagement with

    "I'm going to go out with that foxy woman from work next Saturday night"

    similar: date, take out
    related: accompany, escort, see, court, woo

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Go out

The most common words with a similar meaning to Go out:

buckle, cave (in), collapse, crumple, founder, give, go, implode, tumble, yield, associate, fraternize, hobnob, mingle, mix, socialize, step out, give way, rub elbows

Related Words for Go out

deflate, flatten, melt, melt down, break, break down, conk (out), crash, die, fail, give out, stall, burst, shatter, smash, splinter, split, crack, crumble, pop, snap, carouse, party, revel, circulate

Near Antonyms of Go out

inflate, rise, swell, avoid, eschew, shun, slight, snub

Word Forms of Go out

Inflections: went out, gone out, going out, goes out

Origin & Etymology of Go out

First known use: before 12th century

Words & Phrases Containing Go out

go out with a bang, go out of existence, go out of one's way, go out of production, go out of use, go out the window

Frequently Asked Questions about Go out

What does "Go out" mean?

"Go out" means to go forth, abroad, or outdoors; specifically, to leave one's house. As a verb, it is defined as: to go forth, abroad, or outdoors; specifically, to leave one's house. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Go out"?

Other words for "Go out" include buckle, cave (in), collapse, crumple, founder, give, go and implode. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Go out" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Go out"?

There are 44 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Go out". Common alternatives include buckle, cave (in), collapse, crumple, founder, give, go, implode, tumble and yield.

How do you use "Go out" in a sentence?

Examples of "Go out" in a sentence: "there was concern that the dam would go out under the force of the flood waters"; "she enjoys going out on weekends, but during the week she's a homebody".

Is "Go out" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Go out" is a verb.

What is the origin of the word "Go out"?

First known use: before 12th century.

What is another word for "Go out" meaning "to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure"?

When "Go out" (verb) means to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure, synonyms include buckle, cave (in), collapse, crumple, founder and give.

What is another word for "Go out" meaning "to take part in social activities"?

When "Go out" (verb) means to take part in social activities, synonyms include associate, fraternize, hobnob, mingle, mix and socialize.