Work out

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Meaning 1 of 3
Definition

To turn out successfully / develop in a particular way

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Things worked out fine in the end.
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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

Separable usage
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Their relationship worked out after all. ✅ (Correct)

Their relationship worked after all out. ❌ (Incorrect — inseparable, always stays together)

Meaning 1 of 3
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To solve, figure out, or arrange something through effort

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We worked out a payment plan with the bank.
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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

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He worked out the math problem after several tries. ✅ (Correct)

He worked the math problem out after several tries. ✅ (Correct)

Meaning 1 of 3
Definition

To exercise

Example sentence
She works out every morning before work.
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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

Separable usage
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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)