outgo
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈaʊtɡoʊ/
KK: /aʊtˈgoʊ/
noun
Definition
An amount of money that is spent or the process of spending money.
Example
The company's outgo increased significantly this year due to new investments.
Conversation
Have you checked your monthly outgo for expenses?
Not yet, but I know it’s going to be high this month.
Yeah, I had a lot of unexpected outgo with the repairs last week.
Same here! It’s tough to keep track sometimes.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
expenditure
outlay
expense
Antonyms
income
revenue
profit
transitive verb
Definition
To go beyond a limit or to exceed something.
Example
The expenses will outgo the budget if we are not careful.
Tense Forms
Past: outwent
Past Participle: outgone
Conversation
I feel like I really need to outgo my limits at the gym.
That's a great mindset! Pushing your boundaries can lead to amazing progress.
Exactly! I want to see how much I can actually achieve this month.
Root Explanation
Outgo → It is formed from "out-" (meaning outside or away) and "go" (meaning to move or proceed). The word "outgo" means to move away or proceed outside.
Memory Tip
Think of moving "outside" ('out-') when you "go" somewhere — that's what outgo means.
Visually Confused Words
outdo
bouto