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Rule "out break (outbreak)"

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Description: out break (outbreak)
Message: The adjective or verb out\4 is spelled as one word.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • This software is out dated.
    Correction suggestion: outdated
  • The new version of LanguageTool is out standing!
    Correction suggestion: outstanding
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Tom is out running errands
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: OUT_COMPOUNDS [2]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-05-02 22:33:08 +0200)