Upper-Intermediate ๐Ÿ’ฌ Idioms & Phrasal Verbs ยท #150 of 182

Phrasal Verb: Stand Out

to be noticeable

Examples

  • Her work stands out.

Key rules

  • Stand out means be noticeable or better than others
  • It is intransitive and usually used without an object
  • It is often used with "from": stand out from the crowd
  • It is a positive compliment in most contexts

Common mistakes

  • She stand out in the crowd โ†’ She stands out in the crowd
๐Ÿ’ก Tip: Use "stand out" for work or people who clearly shine.

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