What is the meaning of outside?

noun

  • The region that is outside of something.
  • The outer side or surface of something.

adjective

  • Relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit.
    • usage: "an outside margin"
  • Coming from the outside.
    • usage: "extraneous light in the camera spoiled the photograph"; "relying upon an extraneous income"; "disdaining outside pressure groups"
  • (adj.) ()
  • Located, suited for, or taking place in the open air.
    • usage: "outdoor clothes"; "badminton and other outdoor games"; "a beautiful outdoor setting for the wedding"
  • Functioning outside the boundaries or precincts of an organized unit.
    • usage: "extramural hospital care and treatment"; "extramural studies"
  • Leading to or from the outside.
    • usage: "an outside door"
  • From or between other countries.
    • usage: "external commerce"; "international trade"; "developing nations need outside help"
  • Very unlikely.
    • usage: "an outside chance"; "a remote possibility"; "a remote contingency"
  • On or toward an outer edge.
    • usage: "an outer lane"; "the outside lane"
  • Of a baseball pitch. ( on the far side of home plate from the batter)
    • usage: "the pitch was away (or wide)"; "an outside pitch"

adverb

  • Outside a building.
    • usage: "in summer we play outside"
  • On the outside.
    • usage: "outside, the box is black"
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APAWordNet. (2010). outside. Retrieved September 21, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/outside/definitions/1180070
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