'out' vs' outside'
Could you tell me what the difference is between "He is out" and "He is outside"? Also, can I answer "Sorry, he's outside now" to this kind of a question, e.i., "May I speak to Mr. Danton?" Thank you in advance.
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, usually with the implication that his absence will be relatively short (he will be back later the same day). He might be out shopping, or out for a walk, or out to do some errand, make a visit, etc. e.
- , usually with the implication that his absence will be relatively short (he will be back later the same day).
- He might be out shopping, or out for a walk, or out to do some errand, make a visit, etc.
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- close to the room or building but not inside it).
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"He's out" means that he is away from his home, place of work, etc., usually with the implication that his absence will be relatively short (he will be back later the same day). He might be out shopping, or out for a walk, or out to do some errand, make a visit, etc.
"He's outside" usually means that he is directly outside a room or building (i.e. close to the room or building but not in
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