measure out
measure out · measures out · measured out · measuring out
вимірювати
измерить, измерять, мерить
messen, abmessen
To measure an amount or quantity or size that is needed or wanted, to mark the…To measure an amount or quantity or size that is needed or wanted, to mark the dimensions of something.
» Tom measured out the wrapping paper.
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2 sensesTo measure an amount or quantity or size that is needed or wanted, to mark the dimensions of something.
(US, dated, slang)To fight, beat, punch or hit (someone).
More definitions
- determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of
Examples
8 sentencesTom measured out the wrapping paper.
Ziri carefully measured out the flour.
Level off the sugar when measuring out.
I have measured out my life with coffee spoons.
Mary measured out two cups of rice for the recipe.
Translations
2 languagesForms
measures out, measuring out, measured out, measured out| Base form | measure out · to measure out |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | measures out |
| Present participle | measuring out |
| Past simple | measured out |
| Past participle | measured out |
irregular
Phrasal verbs
3 phrasal verbsSynonyms
2 synonymsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Phrasal verbs: introduction — Because it is a phrasal verb