Fig Out

Pronunciation: /fɪɡ aʊt/

Definitions of fig out

verb to figure out or solve a problem or situation

Example Sentences

A1 I need to fig out how to use this new software.

A2 She couldn't fig out the answer to the riddle.

B1 After hours of trying, I finally managed to fig out the solution.

B2 The detective had to fig out who the real culprit was.

C1 It took me a while to fig out the complex mathematical problem.

C2 The scientist spent years trying to fig out the mystery of the universe.

Examples of fig out in a Sentence

formal I need some time to fig out the best approach to solving this problem.

informal I can't seem to fig out how to use this new software.

slang I'm trying to fig out what to wear to the party tonight.

figurative She couldn't fig out why he had suddenly stopped talking to her.

Grammatical Forms of fig out

• past tense: figged out
• plural: figs out
• comparative: more figged out
• superlative: most figged out
• present tense: fig out
• future tense: will fig out
• perfect tense: have figged out
• continuous tense: is figging out
• singular: figs out
• positive degree: fig out
• infinitive: to fig out
• gerund: figging out
• participle: figged out

Origin and Evolution of fig out

First Known Use: 1800 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'fig out' likely originated from the use of 'fig' as a slang term for a small, insignificant amount or something of little value.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'fig out' has evolved to mean to figure something out or to solve a problem through clever thinking or deduction.