Synonyms

left out

American

[left out] / ˈlɛft ˈaʊt /

Or left-out

adjective

excluded or omitted.

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The songwriter calls it an anthem for left-out and bullied kids.
remaining behind in an exposed, accessible, or visible place.

Raccoons love to supplement their diets with items from your trash or left-out pet food.

verb

left out, the simple past tense and past participle of verb phrase leave out.

Etymology

Origin of left out

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

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But he fell out of favour last season, making only seven league starts before being left out of the squad for the Club World Cup in the US.

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At the end of that season, when he was left out of Ten Hag's FA Cup final starting line-up, Casemiro opted not to be involved at Wembley - and it seemed his time at United was over.

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The 12-cap attacker scored his first senior goal in the win over Wales in October, when Bellingham was left out of the squad.

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Penaud is one of several high profile players to be culled by coach Fabien Galthie, with back row Gregory Alldritt, who captained the side in the wake of Antoine Dupont's injury at last year's Six Nations, and veteran centre Gael Fickou also left out.

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Ulster captain Iain Henderson has been left out of Ireland's 37-strong squad for the Six Nations.

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