If someone or something stands out they are easy to see because they look different or behave differently from other things or people.
Examples of use:
1. His van is painted yellow with green stripes. It really stands out on the road!
2. They dye their hair green because they like being different and standing out in a crowd.
3. A LeFlore High School student stands out because he wears a suit and tie to school every day.
To stand out is to be much better than other people or things in a similar situation.
Example of use:
1. Her paintings stand out from all the others in the exhibition.
2. There were many good actors in last night’s show, but two really stood out.
outstanding (adjective) – excellent, or very distinctive
Example of use:
Akos’ English essay was outstanding.
| infinitive |
stand out |
| present simple |
stand out and stands out |
| -ing form |
standing out |
| past simple |
stood out |
| past participle |
stood out |
Can you think of any ways to use the phrasal verb ‘stand out‘ in a sentence?
Do you know anyone who stands out in a crowd?
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