outen Meaning & Definition
What Does Outen Mean?
Outen is used as a preposition meaning Out; out of; out from. As an adjective, it means Being from without; strange; foreign; peculiar. As a verb, it means To put out; extinguish.
Word Facts for Outen
| Part of speech | preposition, adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈaʊtən/ |
| Comparative / superlative | more outen, most outen |
| Verb forms | outens, outening, outened |
Outen Definition (Preposition)
- Out; out of; out from.
Outen as an Adjective
- Being from without; strange; foreign; peculiar.
an outen man
Outen as a Verb
- To put out; extinguish.
Synonyms of Outen
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Outen synonyms and antonyms →Outen in a Sentence
an outen man
Word Forms & Grammar
outen
outen (comparative more outen, superlative most outen)
outen (third-person singular simple present outens, present participle outening, simple past and past participle outened)
Words That Rhyme With Outen
Origin of Outen
Origin 1: From Middle English outen, uten, from Old English ūtan (“from outside, on the outside, without”), from Proto-West Germanic *ūtanā, from Proto-Germanic *ūtanē (“from without, outside of”), from Proto-Indo-European *úd (“up, over”).
Origin 2: Cognate with Middle Low German ûten (“out, forth”), German außen (“outside, out”), Swedish utan (“without, free from”). More at out.
Origin 3: From out + -en.
Frequently Asked Questions About Outen
Is outen a preposition or an adjective?
Outen is mainly used as a preposition, but it can also be used as an adjective and a verb.
What is the past tense of outen?
The past tense of outen is outened. The present participle is outening.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of outen?
The comparative form is more outen and the superlative form is most outen.