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Topic: Travel

outspan

IPA: /ˈaʊtspæn/

KK: /aʊtspæn/

noun

Definition: A place on a farm where travelers can stop to rest and take care of their animals.

Example: The caravan stopped at the outspan to let the horses drink water.

verb

Definition: To free or release animals, especially oxen, from their harness or yoke after they have been used for work.

Example: After a long day of plowing, the farmer decided to outspan the oxen and let them rest.

outstate

IPA: /ˈaʊtˌsteɪt/

KK: /aʊtsteɪt/

adjective

Definition: Referring to areas in a state that are located away from large cities and urban centers.

Example: Many people prefer the quiet life in outstate regions rather than in bustling cities.

outstation

IPA: //aʊtˈsteɪʃən//

KK: /aʊtˈsteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A place that is located far away from the main area, often used for specific purposes like work or research.

Example: The company has an outstation in the mountains for its field research team.

outstay

IPA: /aʊtˈsteɪ/

KK: /aʊtˈsteɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To remain in a place longer than someone else or longer than is appropriate.

Example: She decided to outstay her friends at the party, enjoying the music and conversation.

outwalk

IPA: /aʊtˈwɔk/

KK: /aʊtˈwɔk/

verb

Definition: To walk farther than someone else or to surpass them in distance walked.

Example: She managed to outwalk her friends during the hike.

outward

IPA: /ˈaʊt.wɚd/

KK: /ˈaʊtˌwɚd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or located on the outside; directed away from the center or interior.

Example: She wore an outward smile, but inside she felt sad.

adverb

Definition: In a direction away from the center or inside; externally.

Example: The balloon floated outward into the sky.

noun

Definition: The external appearance or form of something, often referring to how it looks from the outside.

Example: The outward appearance of the building is very modern and sleek.

outwards

IPA: /ˈaʊt.wɚdz/

KK: /ˈaʊt.wɚdz/

adverb

Definition: In a direction away from the center or inside of something; towards the outside.

Example: The tree branches grew outwards, reaching for the sunlight.

overboard

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌbɔrd/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌbɔrd/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that goes beyond the edge of a boat or ship, often referring to something that has fallen or been thrown into the water.

Example: He accidentally fell overboard while trying to catch the fish.

overbook

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌbʊk/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌbʊk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To accept more reservations than there are available spaces, often leading to a situation where not everyone can be accommodated.

Example: The hotel tends to overbook during the holiday season, causing some guests to be turned away.

transitive verb

Definition: To accept more reservations than there are available spaces, such as for a flight or hotel.

Example: The airline decided to overbook the flight, hoping that not all passengers would show up.

overbooked

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌbʊkt/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌbʊkt/

adjective

Definition: Having sold more tickets or reservations than there are available seats or spaces.

Example: The flight was overbooked, so some passengers had to wait for the next one.

verb

Definition: To have sold more tickets or reservations than there are available seats or spaces, often leading to a situation where not everyone can be accommodated.

Example: The flight was overbooked, so some passengers had to wait for the next one.

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