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outgoings

|out-go-ings|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈaʊtˌɡoʊɪŋz/

🇬🇧

/ˈaʊtˌɡəʊɪŋz/

(outgoing)

sociable; leaving

Base FormPluralNounNounAdverb
outgoingoutgoingsoutgoingsoutgoingnessoutgoingly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'outgoing' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'utgangan,' where 'ut-' meant 'out' and 'gangan' meant 'to go.'

Historical Evolution

'utgangan' transformed into the modern English word 'outgoing' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to go out,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'expenses or costs.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

expenses or costs incurred by an individual or organization.

The company's outgoings exceeded its income last quarter.

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Last updated: 2025/02/18 19:21