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list vs list out

Both 'list' and 'list out' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'List' can be a noun or a verb, while 'list out' is a verb only.
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Explained by Michele A.
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Last updated: July 23, 2024 • 50188 views

list

This is correct and commonly used when referring to a series of items or information.

Use 'list' when you want to refer to a series of items or information without explicitly stating them.

Examples:

  • Please list the ingredients for the recipe.
  • He asked me to list the tasks for the project.

Alternatives:

  • enumerate
  • itemize
  • catalog
  • record
  • detail

list out

This is correct and used when explicitly stating or enumerating items.

Use 'list out' when you want to explicitly state or enumerate items in detail.

Examples:

  • She listed out all the reasons why she was unhappy.
  • Can you list out the steps for the process?
  • Them cars list out at better than $60,000 each.
  • Take the time to list out the equipment you need.
  • If my guess is right, Walsh just said he's using a moving loop to keep the list out of harm's way.
  • We ought to make a list out for Rheba for tomorrow night.
  • As soon as we have their coordinates, the plan is to take the terrorists and the list out with a missile sortie.
  • There's a good chance you might be holding that whole, "stealing the list out from under your nose" thing against me.
  • Our faces are on every single government watch list out there.
  • And with the witness protection list out in the open, the timing is no coincidence.
  • And without him, I never would have been able to pry the list out of your hands.
  • If my guess is right, Walsh just said he's using a moving loop to keep the list out of harm's way.
  • It can easily scan your iPod and list out all the files deleted.
  • At the top of the page, list out all of your income.
  • It might be a good idea to list out all of your goals for things you want to save for or invest in at this point.
  • It throws the whole list out of whack and we start over with a clean slate.
  • Be sure to list out the exact measurement, weight, color, etc. Customers really appreciate that.
  • Under no circumstances can she be allowed to get that list out of the house.
  • Under no circumstances can she be allowed to get that list out of that house.
  • And we also expect the visiting professional to list out the business needs, which will be very much misunderstood by the students.
  • One has to list out one's own rules to allow the access.
  • I see you've got your list out

Alternatives:

  • enumerate
  • itemize
  • catalog
  • record
  • detail

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