outa

IPA/ˈaʊ.tə/
IPA/ˈaʊ.t̬ə/

outa — preposition

1. A casual, spoken-style way of writing 'out of' that represents how the two words

1.介系詞B2
釋義

A casual, spoken-style way of writing 'out of' that represents how the two words blend together in fast, informal speech — used when someone leaves a place, moves away from somewhere, or stops being inside something.

例句

Eleni told the children to stay outa the kitchen while she was cooking.

command: outa + location

Bao pulled a crumpled ticket outa his jacket pocket and handed it to the guard.

movement: pull/get/take + something + outa + container

同義詞
  • out of

    The standard written equivalent; use 'out of' in all formal and most neutral contexts.

反義詞
  • into

    Directional opposite — moving into a space rather than leaving it.

文法句型

outa + noun phrase

verb + outa + noun phrase

用法筆記

Only used in informal or casual contexts — never in formal writing, academic papers, or professional documents. Best reserved for representing spoken dialogue, text messages, song lyrics, or conversational writing. In careful speech or formal writing, always use 'out of' instead.

常見錯誤

❌The documents fell outa the briefcase during the board meeting.
✅The documents fell out of the briefcase during the board meeting.
💡In formal or professional contexts, always use 'out of'.
❌She walked outa the building without saying goodbye.
✅She walked out of the building without saying goodbye.
💡In narrative prose or standard written English, use 'out of' unless you are deliberately marking casual speech.