stand out — be noticeable
phrasal verbB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
To be very easy to see or notice because you are different or better than others.
Say it like a native
Textbook Her application was conspicuously superior to the others.
Native Her application really stood out.
'Stand out' is the natural verb for being noticeably better; 'conspicuously superior' is stiff.
Pattern: stand out (from/among/in something)
In use
- 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
Common mistake
✗ She wants to stand out from the others candidates.
✓ She wants to stand out from the other candidates.
'Stand out FROM' others. (Also note 'other candidates', not 'others candidates'.)
Common collocations
stand out + context— from the crowd, on a CV, in a good way, from the rest
Don't confuse it
Not the same as 'fit in', which means to be similar to others.