How Do You Spell OUSTS?

Pronunciation: [ˈa͡ʊsts] (IPA)

The word "ousts" (/aʊsts/) is spelled with a combination of letters that represent its unique sound. The "ou" in the beginning of the word is pronounced as /aʊ/, which is a diphthong made up of the sounds /a/ and /ʊ/. The "s" at the end is pronounced as /s/, which is a voiceless alveolar sibilant. Together, the letters form the phonetic pronunciation of the word "ousts," which means to remove or expel someone from a position of power or authority.

OUSTS Meaning and Definition

  1. Ousts, as a verb, refers to the act of removing or forcing someone or something out of a position, place, or situation, typically in an abrupt or forceful manner. It signifies the act of displacing or expelling someone or something that was previously established or occupying a specific position of power, authority, or occupancy.

    Ousts can most commonly be observed in political, social, or business contexts, where individuals or groups are forcibly removed from positions of authority or influence. It can also apply to physical entities being removed from a specific location, such as when a tenant is ousted from a rental property or when a company is ousted from its market dominance by emerging competitors.

    The term "ousts" implies a degree of resistance, challenge, or confrontation, suggesting that the removal is typically an unwelcome or contested event. It surpasses mere displacement and instead emphasizes the element of rejection or forceful removal, often due to dissatisfaction, conflict, or disagreement.

    Ousting involves a deliberate effort or action to depose or overthrow someone or something. It may stem from a variety of reasons, including political or personal rivalries, strategic maneuvers, legal disputes, or public demand for change. Ousts are usually characterized by a shift in power dynamics, impacting the political, social, or organizational structure.

Common Misspellings for OUSTS

Etymology of OUSTS

The word "oust" originated from the Old French term "ouster", which means "to take off" or "to remove". This Old French word itself came from the Latin term "ultra", which means "beyond" or "on the other side". Over time, "ouster" evolved into "oust" in English, maintaining the same meaning of ejecting or displacing someone from a position or place.

Similar spelling word for OUSTS

  • Ouzts.

Conjugate verb Ousts

CONDITIONAL

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

PAST

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

PAST PERFECT

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

PRESENT

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

PRESENT PERFECT

I have ousted
we have ousted
you have ousted
he/she/it has ousted
they have ousted
I am ousting
we are ousting
you are ousting
he/she/it is ousting
they are ousting
I was ousting
we were ousting
you were ousting
he/she/it was ousting
they were ousting
I will be ousting
we will be ousting
you will be ousting
he/she/it will be ousting
they will be ousting
I have been ousting
we have been ousting
you have been ousting
he/she/it has been ousting
they have been ousting
I had been ousting
we had been ousting
you had been ousting
he/she/it had been ousting
they had been ousting
I will have been ousting
we will have been ousting
you will have been ousting
he/she/it will have been ousting
they will have been ousting
I would have ousted
we would have ousted
you would have ousted
he/she/it would have ousted
they would have ousted
I would be ousting
we would be ousting
you would be ousting
he/she/it would be ousting
they would be ousting
I would have been ousting
we would have been ousting
you would have been ousting
he/she/it would have been ousting
they would have been ousting

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