Stand Out

Pronunciation: /stænd aʊt/

Definitions of stand out

verb to be easily noticeable or distinguishable; to attract attention

Example Sentences

A1 The bright red apple stands out among the green ones.

A2 Her unique style of painting really stands out in the art exhibition.

B1 The new employee's hard work and dedication really make him stand out from the rest.

B2 The singer's powerful voice and stage presence always make her stand out in a performance.

C1 His innovative approach to problem-solving really makes him stand out as a leader in the industry.

C2 The company's commitment to sustainability and social responsibility makes it stand out among its competitors.

Examples of stand out in a Sentence

formal The candidate's impressive resume helped him stand out among the other applicants.

informal Her bright red dress really made her stand out at the party.

slang That new rapper's unique style really makes him stand out from the rest.

figurative In a sea of mediocrity, his exceptional talent truly makes him stand out like a shining star.

Grammatical Forms of stand out

• past tense: stood
• plural: stand out
• comparative: more outstanding
• superlative: most outstanding
• present tense: stand out
• future tense: will stand out
• perfect tense: have stood out
• continuous tense: standing out
• singular: stands out
• positive degree: outstanding
• infinitive: to stand out
• gerund: standing out
• participle: stood out

Origin and Evolution of stand out

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'stand out' originated from Middle English, where 'stand' meant to be in an upright position and 'out' denoted a sense of prominence or visibility.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'stand out' has evolved to mean to be noticeably different or outstanding in a particular group or context.