How Do You Spell OUST?

Pronunciation: [ˈa͡ʊst] (IPA)

The word "oust" is spelled as /aʊst/ in IPA phonetic transcription. It is a verb that means to remove someone from a position of power or authority forcefully. The vowel sound in the middle of the word is pronounced like the "ou" sound in "out" or "loud." The ending "st" is pronounced as a voiceless consonant cluster, like the "st" in "list" or "fast." The spelling of "oust" may seem unusual, but it is consistent with English pronunciation patterns.

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OUST Meaning and Definition

  1. Oust is a verb that refers to the act of forcefully removing or expelling someone from a position, place, or situation. It implies the removal of someone from a position of power, authority, or possession through a forced or determined effort. Ousting often involves the overthrowing or displacing of an individual or group that is occupying a certain role or place. The term carries a sense of forcefulness and determination in eliminating someone or something.

    Ousting can occur in various contexts, such as politics, business, sports, or personal relationships. For example, in politics, a leader may be ousted from power through a no-confidence vote or a coup. In business, a CEO can be ousted by the board of directors due to poor performance or misconduct. In sports, a team can oust its rivals from a competition by defeating them. In personal relationships, one person may oust another from their life by ending the relationship abruptly or cutting off all contact.

    The act of ousting often involves exerting pressure, using influence, or taking legal action to remove someone from a position or place. It signifies the removal of someone from a position they previously held or were entitled to, often resulting in a change or shift of power dynamics.

  2. To remove by force; to eject or expel.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of OUST

The word oust originated from the Old French verb oster, which meant to remove or to take away. It further evolved from the Latin word obstare, which meant to stand against or to hinder.

Idioms with the word OUST

  • oust sm from sth The idiom "oust someone from something" means to forcefully or legally remove or expel someone from a position, role, or place that they currently hold or occupy. It implies displacing someone or causing them to be replaced by another individual.

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Conjugate verb Oust

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have ousted
you would have ousted
he/she/it would have ousted
we would have ousted
they would have ousted
I would have oust
you would have oust
he/she/it would have oust
we would have oust
they would have oust

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been ousting
you would have been ousting
he/she/it would have been ousting
we would have been ousting
they would have been ousting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would oust
you would oust
he/she/it would oust
we would oust
they would oust

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be ousting
you would be ousting
he/she/it would be ousting
we would be ousting
they would be ousting

FUTURE

I will oust
you will oust
he/she/it will oust
we will oust
they will oust

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be ousting
you will be ousting
he/she/it will be ousting
we will be ousting
they will be ousting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have ousted
you will have ousted
he/she/it will have ousted
we will have ousted
they will have ousted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been ousting
you will have been ousting
he/she/it will have been ousting
we will have been ousting
they will have been ousting

IMPERATIVE

you oust
we let´s oust

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to oust

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was ousting
you were ousting
he/she/it was ousting
we were ousting
they were ousting

PAST PARTICIPLE

ousted

PAST PERFECT

I had ousted
you had ousted
he/she/it had ousted
we had ousted
they had ousted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been ousting
you had been ousting
he/she/it had been ousting
we had been ousting
they had been ousting

PRESENT

I oust
you oust
he/she/it ousts
we oust
they oust

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am ousting
you are ousting
he/she/it is ousting
we are ousting
they are ousting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

ousting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have ousted
you have ousted
he/she/it has ousted
we have ousted
they have ousted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been ousting
you have been ousting
he/she/it has been ousting
we have been ousting
they have been ousting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it oust

SIMPLE PAST

I ousted
you ousted
he/she/it ousted
we ousted
they ousted

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