1. Movement or direction:
* Out of: Indicates movement from an enclosed space or location.
* Examples: "out of the house", "out of sight"
* Outside: Refers to the exterior or external part of something.
* Examples: "outside the window", "outside the building"
* Outward: Indicates a direction away from a central point or towards the exterior.
* Examples: "outward journey", "outward appearance"
2. Excess or surpassing:
* Outdo: To surpass someone in skill or achievement.
* Outlast: To last longer than something else.
* Outgrow: To become too large for something.
* Outnumber: To be more numerous than something else.
3. Completely or fully:
* Outright: Completely or totally, without reservation.
* Outlandish: Extremely strange or unusual.
4. Making something public:
* Outing: Revealing a secret or hidden information about someone.
* Outing: A social event or trip.
5. Removal or expulsion:
* Outcast: A person who is rejected or excluded from society.
* Outlaw: To make something illegal.
* Outstrip: To surpass or exceed something else.
Examples:
* Outburst: A sudden and forceful expression of emotion.
* Outlook: A person's attitude or expectations about the future.
* Outpatient: A patient who is treated in a hospital but does not stay overnight.
* Outfit: A set of clothing.
The exact meaning of "out-" will depend on the specific word it is part of.