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The old map was outdated.
What does Outdated mean?
Outdated means no longer up to date.
Dictionary definition
No longer current, useful, or up to date.
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Outdated in a sentence
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Some outdated instructions no longer matched the new website.
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A source can become outdated when newer information changes what people know about a topic.
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Which word is most closely related to outdated?
Old-Fashioned is close in meaning to outdated.
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owt · day · tid · strongest beat: day
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WordOutdated.
Partadjective.
MeaningOutdated means no longer up to date.
ExampleExample: The old map was outdated.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- owt · day · tid
- Strongest beat
- day
- Ending
- tid
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on day.
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Synonyms
Words like Outdated
old-fashionedUse for something no longer modern.
obsoleteUse for something no longer used or useful.
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Outdated word family
Base word
outdated
verb
outdate
To make something no longer current.
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Hint for students
Outdated means no longer up to date.
Common mix-up
Outdated is not the same as current. Outdated means outdated means no longer up to date.
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Read this model sentence: Some outdated instructions no longer matched the new website. Clue words: longer, some, instructions. Underline clue words that show why outdated fits instead of current. Now write one new sentence that shows outdated without using the word outdated. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show outdated?
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