| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
come out [kʌm aʊt] | to appear or become visible or known |
Other meanings
- to be published
- to be released
- to become clear or understood
- to admit being LGBTQ+
- to be removed (a stain, dirt)
- to result in a particular way
- to attend an event
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "come out"
- The stars come out at night.
- Her new book came out last week.
- It came out that he was lying.
- He came out as gay in college.
- The stain finally came out after washing.
Features of Using "come out"
The phrasal verb come out has many meanings, including to appear, to publish, to disclose information, and to recognize an orientation. It is widely used in news, personal stories and everyday speech.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb come
come in
to enter a place
come back
return to a place
come up
to appear or be mentioned unexpectedly
come down
to fall to the ground
come up with
to think of or produce (an idea, etc.)
come forward
to offer help or information
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