Cool MateDepart vs Exit vs Get out of here
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Depart
Top 2,000 (common)B2verb
Exit
Top 1,000 (very common)B2noun
Get out of here
InformalTop 2,000 (common)
Most common: Exit
| Depart | Exit | Get out of here | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //dɪˈpɑːt//🇺🇸 //dɪˈpɑrt// | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈeksɪt//ˈeɡzɪt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈeksɪt//ˈeɡzɪt/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ɡɛt aʊt əv hɪə//🇺🇸 //ɡɛt aʊt əv hɪr// |
| Meaning | To leave a place | the way out of a place | Leave this place. |
| Example | The train will depart from platform 5 at 3 PM. | Please locate the nearest exit in case of an emergency. | I can't believe you said that! Just get out of here. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral | Informal |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | B2 | B2 | - |
| Part of speech | verb | noun | |
| Collocations | depart from the norm, depart for a destination, depart on schedule | back, rear, side, head for, make for, bolt for, sign, door, gate, to the exit, towards/toward the exit, exit from, freeway, highway, interstate, get off at, take, ramp, point, exit for, exit to, fast, hasty, quick, make, visa, poll, plan, exit from | get out quickly, get out now, get out totally |
| Antonyms | arrive, stay, remain | entrance, entry | stay, remain |
| Common mistakes | Using 'depart' with 'from' instead of just the destination, Confusing it with 'leave', Not using it in the correct tense | Confused with 'exceed' or 'exile', Using 'exiting' incorrectly as a gerund when an action is not intended, Misplacing 'exit' in sentences, leading to awkward phrasing | Used in formal contexts or directly addressing authority figures., Confused with 'get out' (less specific), Misused in polite requests |
| Usage notes | Use 'depart' in formal contexts or travel-related discussions. Less common in casual dialogue. | Use 'exit' when talking about leaving a place, especially in directions or instructions. Avoid in very casual conversations where simpler words like 'leave' might fit better. | Used to tell someone to leave in a casual or surprised way. Not suitable for formal situations. |
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Frequently asked questions: Depart vs Exit vs Get out of here
What's the difference between Depart, Exit, and Get out of here?
Depart: To leave a place Exit: the way out of a place Get out of here: Leave this place.
Which is more common: Depart, Exit, and Get out of here?
Exit is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Depart: The train will depart from platform 5 at 3 PM. Exit: Please locate the nearest exit in case of an emergency. Get out of here: I can't believe you said that! Just get out of here.
Can I use Depart, Exit, and Get out of here interchangeably?
Not always. Depart, Exit, and Get out of here are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.