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outside

/ˈaʊtsˈaɪd/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

adjective

  1. relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
    “an outside margin”
  2. coming from the outside
    “extraneous light in the camera spoiled the photograph”
  3. originating or belonging beyond some bounds
    “the outside world”
  4. located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
    “outdoor clothes”
  5. functioning outside the boundaries or precincts of an organized unit
    “extramural hospital care and treatment”
  6. leading to or from the outside
    “an outside door”
  7. from or between other countries
    “external commerce”
  8. very unlikely
    “an outside chance”
  9. on or toward an outer edge
    “an outer lane”
  10. (of a baseball pitch) on the far side of home plate from the batter
    “the pitch was away (or wide)”

adverb

  1. outside a building
    “in summer we play outside”
  2. on the outside
    “outside, the box is black”

noun

  1. the region that is outside of something
  2. the outer side or surface of something

Synonyms for outside

Antonyms of outside

Words that rhyme with outside

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