Meaning trap
stand out
be noticeable
To be very easy to see or notice because you are different or better than others.
phrasal verbB1common
Don't mix these meanings
Same phrase, different job.
be noticeable
To be very easy to see or notice because you are different or better than others.
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- Her bright red jacket made her stand out in the crowd.daily life
- In my opinion, having a unique skill can help you stand out when applying for a job.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: stand out (from/among/in something)
WrongShe wants to stand out the other candidates.
RightShe wants to stand out from the other candidates.
To compare with others, use 'stand out FROM' — don't drop 'from'.
Patternstand out (from/among/in something)
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Stand out' is the natural verb for being noticeably better; 'conspicuously superior' is stiff.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
stand out + contextfrom the crowdon a CVin a good wayfrom the rest
Don't confuse it
Not the same as 'fit in', which means to be similar to others.