go out

verb

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"go-out" is a 5-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“go out” is outside the top-ranked English vocabulary, used as a verb - the kind of word writers most often double-check.

Unranked
below top-frequency English
6
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - To leave, especially a building.

Key facts for go out
PropertyValue
Headwordgo out
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechVerb
Letters6
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “go out” sits in English frequency

go out falls outside the top-100,000 ranked English words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English entry for go out is 6 letters long, classified as a verb. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. Wiktionary records 18 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for go out, which points to an orthography that plays by predictable English rules. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

No documented word history exists for this headword, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct English form is go out, spelled G-O- -O-U-T.

Definition

  1. 1
    To leave, especially a building.
  2. 2
    To leave one's abode to go to public places, especially for recreation or entertainment.
  3. 3
    To be eliminated from a competition.
  4. 4
    To come to an end, by nature or by an unseen external agent.
  5. 5
    To come to an end, by nature or by an unseen external agent.
  6. 6
    To come to an end, by nature or by an unseen external agent.
  7. 7
    To come to an end, by nature or by an unseen external agent.
  8. 8
    To come to an end, by nature or by an unseen external agent.
  9. 9
    To discard or meld all the cards in one's hand.
  10. 10
    To pass out of fashion; be on the wane.
  11. 11
    To have a romantic relationship, one that involves going out together on dates; to be a couple.
  12. 12
    To have a romantic relationship (with someone).
  13. 13
    To fail.
  14. 14
    To spend the last moments of a show (while playing something).
  15. 15
    To recede; to ebb.
  16. 16
    To sympathize with; to express positive feelings towards.
  17. 17
    To take part in a duel (with).
  18. 18
    To be broadcast.

Synonyms

datedate

This word in other languages

salir(Español)sortir(Français)hinausgehen(Deutsch)sair(Português)

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "go out"?
"go out" is spelled G-O- -O-U-T.
What does "go out" mean?
As a verb, "go out" means: To leave, especially a building.
What language does "go out" come from?
"go out" is a English word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “go out”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is G-O- -O-U-T - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list