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Meaning 1 of 3
Definition

To date someone romantically

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They've been going out for two years.
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Common pattern: go out with + someone

go out with someone

went out for two years

go out on a date

asked her to go out

go out together

Separable usage
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He goes out with someone from his class. ✅ (Correct)

He goes with someone from his class out. ❌ (Incorrect — inseparable, always stays together)

Meaning 1 of 3
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To stop burning or functioning (a fire, a light)

Example sentence
The fire goes out overnight if no one adds wood.
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Common pattern: go out (fire/light as subject)

the fire went out

the lights go out

go out on its own

the candle went out

power goes out

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The candle goes out whenever the window is open. ✅ (Correct)

The candle goes whenever the window is open out. ❌ (Incorrect — inseparable, always stays together)

Meaning 1 of 3
Definition

To leave your home to spend time somewhere else, typically for food, entertainment, or leisure

Example sentence
We're going out for dinner tonight.
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Common pattern: go out (often + for/with)

go out for dinner

go out with friends

went out last night

go out for drinks

go out to celebrate

Separable usage
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They go out every Friday night. ✅ (Correct)

They go every Friday night out. ❌ (Incorrect — inseparable, always stays together)