stand out — to be easily seen or noticed because of being different
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to be easily seen or noticed because of being different
Pronunciation (IPA): /stænd aʊt/
Example Sentences
- My math teacher's neon green socks really stand out during boring lectures.
- Among all the fancy restaurants, the small pizza place stands out for its authentic taste.
- He tried to stand out by wearing a tuxedo to the school cafeteria.
stand out
VERB[/stænd aʊt/]
to be easily seen or noticed because of being different
to be easily seen or noticed because of being different
What she planned out helps her stand out as assignments hand out!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase derives from Old English 'standan' (to stand) combined with 'út' (out, away). The literal meaning of 'stand out' evolved from the physical act of standing apart or protruding to mean being conspicuous or distinctly noticeable among others.
Breakdown
stand (Old English 'standan', meaning to be upright or positioned) + out (Old English 'út', meaning away or outside), forming a phrasal verb meaning to be prominent or visibly different from surrounding elements.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My math teacher's neon green socks really stand out during boring lectures.”
“Among all the fancy restaurants, the small pizza place stands out for its authentic taste.”
“He tried to stand out by wearing a tuxedo to the school cafeteria.”
“Her presentation stood out because of its creative visual design.”
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