Chunk: out-of
Formulaic Unit
Meaning: A compound preposition that indicates either physical movement from the inside to the outside of a space, or the state of having depleted a supply (e.g., out of money, out of order).
💬 Contextual Examples
- He walked out of the room without saying a single word.
- I am completely out of coffee, so I need to go to the store.
🎴 Interactive Web Practice (Click to Reveal)
Practice 1: The elevator is out ______ order, so we have to use the stairs.
Answer:
of
Practice 2: She took her keys ______ of her purse.
Answer:
out
🔗 Knowledge Base Connections
- 🔑 Parent Keyword: of