Meaning trap
come out
be released (for books, movies, products, etc.)
To become available to the public, such as a new book, movie, or product.
Don't mix these meanings
Same phrase, different job.
To become available to the public, such as a new book, movie, or product.
Another meaning of 'come out' is 'become known (information, truth, secret)'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- The new smartphone will come out next month.daily life
- I’m really looking forward to the new book by my favorite author. It’s supposed to come out in September.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: come out (+ in/on/at + time)
WrongThe book came out to the public last week.
RightThe book came out last week.
'Come out' already means 'be released to the public' — the extra phrase is redundant.
Patterncome out (+ in/on/at + time)
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
In conversation a film or book 'comes out'; 'is released' is the press-release register, fine in writing but stiff in speech.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
come out + release timingnext weekon Fridayin cinemassoon
Don't confuse it
Not the same as 'go out' (to leave a place) or 'bring out' (to make something available).
Related
- come out (become known (information, truth, secret)) — Another meaning of 'come out' is 'become known (information, truth, secret)'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.