1 B2 neutral
To cover something completely with paint so it becomes invisible.
"The council sent workers to paint out the graffiti on the bridge within 24 hours."
separable
paint out
B2 neutral separable transitive
To cover something completely with paint so that it can no longer be seen.
In plain English
Cover something with paint until you can't see it anymore.
What does "paint out" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 C1 neutral
(Art/Editing) To remove or conceal a part of a painting or image by painting over it.
"The restorer discovered that the artist had painted out an entire figure in the original composition."
separable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To paint something out of existence — fairly transparent.
Actually means
Cover something with paint until you can't see it anymore.
Usage tip
Common in art, decoration, and restoration contexts. Also used in digital photo editing to describe erasing part of an image. Used when removing graffiti, signs, or details.
Words that pair with "paint out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
graffiti sign name detail error number
How to conjugate "paint out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
paint out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
paints out
he/she/it
Past simple
painted out
yesterday
Past participle
painted out
have + pp
-ing form
painting out
continuous
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