come out — 4 meanings

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phrasal verb4 meanings

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be released (for books, movies, products, etc.)

The new smartphone will come out next month.

become known (information, truth, secret)

It finally came out that he had been lying about his qualifications.

appear (become visible or attend)

The sun finally came out after a week of rain.

declare sexual orientation

After years of hiding his true self, he finally decided to come out at the age of 25.

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To become available to the public, such as a new book, movie, or product.

The new smartphone will come out next month.

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To become known or revealed, especially something that was hidden or secret.

It finally came out that he had been lying about his qualifications.

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To appear or become visible, or to go somewhere, especially after being hidden or not present.

The sun finally came out after a week of rain.

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To publicly reveal that you are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or otherwise not heterosexual, often after having kept it private.

After years of hiding his true self, he finally decided to come out at the age of 25.

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