Synonyms for

Outs

Verb / aʊts / Another word for outs — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Outs refer to the number of players on a team who are not currently playing in the game.

Synonyms & similar words

out comeoutofthecloset comeout benchwarmers reserves sidelines standbys spares backups alternates replacements non-starters scrubs substitutes understudies fill-ins deputies

Synonyms by register

Formal

exits departures egresses

Informal

ways out escapes getaways

Literary

adits exits

Antonyms

ins insides inclusions inlets entrances

Common collocations

  • outs and ins
  • outs of the house
  • outs of the building
  • outs of the room
  • outs of the city
  • outs of the country
  • outs of the mind

Word family

noun out
verb out
adjective out
adverb out

Usage note

The word 'outs' is most commonly used in the plural form, often in contrast to 'ins', referring to entrances and exits or external and internal aspects. It can also refer to a player being out in sports like baseball.

Example sentences

  1. The coach had to make some changes to the outs because of injuries.
  2. The outs were cheering on their teammates from the bench.
  3. The team's outs were ready to jump in the game if needed.
  4. The outs were practicing on the sidelines while the game was going on.
  5. The outs were hoping to get some playing time in the next game.

Quotes

  • I'm ready to go in, coach. Just give me a chance. - 'Outs' from the movie 'Rudy'
  • It ain't over 'til it's over. - Yogi Berra
  • You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. - Wayne Gretzky

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