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Protrude: Definition, Usage & Common Mistakes (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：stick out (protrude)

protrude 🔊

/prəˈtruːd/

It means something sticks out from a surface, like a drawer pulled out from a cabinet.

Visual definition of protrude: a rusty nail sticking out from a wooden plank.

stick out 🔊

➕

/stɪk aʊt/

To extend beyond or project from a surrounding surface or line.

📁 Category：Objects & Materials 🔖 Level：中级

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'protrudere': 'pro-' (forward) + 'trudere' (to thrust, push). Literally 'to thrust forward'.

💡 Mnemonic

Pro-tip: A rude object PROTRUDES from its proper place. It's PROTRUDING and being PROTRUSIVE.

📖 Example

Be careful not to bump into the corner of the desk; it protrudes into the walkway. 🔊 Be cautious to avoid hitting the desk corner; it sticks out into the pathway.

🔗 Collocations

protrude from – to stick out from a specific surface or point

protrude into – to extend into a space or area

protrude sharply – to stick out in a pointed or noticeable manner

🔄 Synonyms

project (v.) – to extend outward beyond a surface

extend (v.) – to cause to reach out in space

jut out (v.) – to extend sharply or abruptly outward

🚫 Antonyms

recede (v.) – to move back or away from a limit, point, or mark

sink (v.) – to fall or descend to a lower position or level

retract (v.) – to draw back or in

🌱 Derivatives

protrusion (n.) – something that protrudes; the state of protruding

📖 Cultural Story

The word 'protrude' entered English in the early 17th century from Latin 'protrudere'. Its root 'trudere' is related to 'threat' and 'thrust', sharing the core idea of forceful pushing, which evolved to mean sticking out conspicuously.

Meaning 2：stand out (protrude)

protrude 🔊

/prəˈtruːd/

It means something (like a feature or problem) becomes very obvious and stands out, impossible to ignore.

stand out 🔊

➕

/stænd aʊt/

To become prominent, noticeable, or conspicuous in a way that draws attention, often due to being an anomaly.

📁 Category：Social Economy 🔖 Level：高级

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

In the data chart, one value protrudes dramatically, indicating a possible error in measurement. 🔊 Within the data chart, a single value stands out dramatically, suggesting a potential measurement error.

🔗 Collocations

protrude as – to become conspicuous as a particular type of thing

visibly protrude – to be obviously and noticeably prominent

protrude from the data – to be a conspicuous anomaly within a dataset

🔄 Synonyms

stand out (v.) – to be prominent or conspicuous

be conspicuous (v.) – to attract notice or attention

loom (v.) – to come into sight in a large, impressive, or threatening form

🚫 Antonyms

blend in (v.) – to be inconspicuous or seem part of something

recede (v.) – to diminish in importance or prominence