Work out
To turn out successfully / develop in a particular way
Common pattern: work out (often + adverb describing outcome)
worked out fine
worked out well
worked out for the best
it will all work out
didn't work out
hope it works out
Their relationship worked out after all. ✅ (Correct)
Their relationship worked after all out. ❌ (Incorrect — inseparable, always stays together)
To solve, figure out, or arrange something through effort
Common pattern: work out + problem/arrangement (noun)
work out a problem
work out a deal
work it out
work out the details
work out a solution
He worked out the math problem after several tries. ✅ (Correct)
He worked the math problem out after several tries. ✅ (Correct)
To exercise
Common pattern: work out (often + time/location)
work out at the gym
work out every morning
work out regularly
go work out
work out for an hour
He works out at the gym three times a week. ✅ (Correct)
He works at the gym three times a week out. ❌ (Incorrect — inseparable, always stays together)