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outright

Meanings
  • adjective

    Given or possessed in full right or title; having clear and absolute ownership.

    - "The property was sold outright to the new owner."
    - "He made an outright offer to buy the company."
  • adjective

    Direct and immediate; unconditional and unqualified.

    - "She gave him an outright apology."
    - "The winner received an outright prize."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with outright
write , night , fight , bright , height , bite , delight
Homonyms
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  1. outright (English) : adjective: given in full, immediate, and unconditional possession or ownership

  2. outright (English) : adverb: directly and without delay

  3. outright (English) : verb: to sell or transfer property outright

  4. outright (English) : noun: an outright winner or champion

Homophones
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  1. outright (English) : adjective: given in full, immediate, and unconditional possession or ownership

  2. outright (English) : adverb: directly and without delay

Variants
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outright , outrightly
Forms
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outrightly, outrightness

Etymology
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Old English 'utrig' meaning 'out of the right, lawful' or 'open, unobstructed'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'outright' can also be used to describe a horse that is not raced but is sold for breeding purposes.

  2. In some countries, an 'outright' visa is a type of visa that grants the holder permanent residency.

Related Concepts
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  1. unconditional: The absence of conditions or qualifications.

  2. absolute: Complete and total; having no limitations or exceptions.

Culture
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In literature, 'outright' is often used to describe a direct and unconditional gift or offer. For instance, in Charles Dickens' 'A Tale of Two Cities', Dr. Manette is released from the Bastille 'outright' by Jacques Three. In art, 'outright' can refer to a painting or sculpture that is owned outright by an individual or institution.

How to Memorize "outright"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person holding a deed to a property, or imagine a clear title deed with your name on it.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the idea of clear ownership or possession.
    - Think of an outright gift or an outright offer.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a sentence using the word, such as 'I own the property outright.'
    - Use the acronym 'OWN' to remember the definition: Ownership, Without Qualifications, Now.

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