Definition Synonyms
Definition of outside - Reverso English Dictionary
Preposition
1.
locationlocated beyond the boundaries of something
- The cat is outside the house.
2.
exceptionexcept, apart from
- Outside of work, she enjoys painting.
3.
exclusionnot within a specific group or category
- He feels like an outsider outside the team.
Adverb
1.
outdoorsin the open air, not indoors
- We decided to eat outside.
2.
beyond limitsbeyond a certain boundary or limit
- The cat wandered outside the garden.
3.
freedomnot in prison
- He was finally outside after years in jail.
Adjective
1.
spatial positionsituated on an outer surface, not in the inner or central area
- The mailbox is outside the house, near the street.
2.
exclusionnot belonging to a group
- He always felt outside the circle of friends..
3.
probabilityunlikely or remote possibility
- There's an outside chance of rain today.
4.
external originoriginating from beyond a specific area or group
- They hired an outside consultant for the project.
Noun
1.
spacethe space beyond some limit or boundary
- The outside of the city is mostly farmland.
2.
outer surfacethe part of something that faces out
- The outside of the box was painted red.
3.
looksthe external appearance of someone or something
- Despite his tough outside, he is very kind.
4.
athleteTECH. player positioned on the flank in team sportsTECH.
- He played as an outside in the match.
5.
surfingTECH. US the outer part of the sea away from the wave peakTECH. US
- Surfers paddled to the outside for bigger waves.
Expressions with outside
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moving from the outside to the inside
She brought the plants outside in.
small likelihood of something happening
There is an outside chance of rain today.
color beyond the boundaries in a drawing
Children often color outside the lines in their books.
move to the exterior of a place
I need to get outside of the house for some fresh air.
from an external perspective
He seemed calm on the outside but was nervous inside.
unconventional or creative in approach or thinking
Her outside the box solution impressed the judges.
beyond someone's usual area of influence or involvement
Political lobbying is outside his orbit and beyond his daily responsibilities.
beyond someone's area of expertise or influence
Quantum physics? That's outside Liam's sphere, so ask the professor.
think differently and challenge norms
They encourage students to colour outside the lines in problem-solving.
resolve a dispute in a more appropriate or private place
They were arguing loudly, so I suggested they take it outside..
beyond the limits of assigned duties or responsibilities
She commented on the policy, which was outside her brief.
not within one's usual range of activities
She felt uncomfortable because the event was outside her sphere.
not within someone's area of skill or knowledge
Sorry, that's outside my wheelhouse.
at the greatest possible limit or amount
The repairs will take two days at the very outside.
leave a building to be outdoors
He told the kids to go outside and play.
the temperature is low outdoors
It's cold outside, so wear a coat.
both within and beyond a place or area
The cat moves inside and outside the house freely.
shows something located beyond the boundary of another place
They waited outside of the restaurant for nearly an hour.
take something from indoors to outdoors
Please bring outside the chairs for the party.
move from indoors to outdoors
Let's get outside before it starts raining.
the extreme limit or border of an area
They camped at the outside edge of the forest.
assistance from people or groups not part of the situation
The company needed outside help to solve the problem.
activity or hobby not related to main work
She has several outside interest like painting and hiking.
happening or existing outside the bonds of marriage
They had a child outside marriage.
Origin of outside
English, out (external) + side (part)
Terms with outside included in their meaning
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outdoors
outside, not indoors
movement
moving from inside to outside
movement
indicating movement from inside to outside
leisure travel
staying outside overnight for fun, usually in a tent
rural area
area outside of cities and towns
rural land
rural area outside cities and towns
location
located outside one's own country or place
general use
located, done, or used outside
nature
related to activities done outside
outdoor meal
meal eaten outside, usually in a park
international
state outside one's own nation
outside air
clean air from outside, often considered good for health
fresh air
walk outside for exercise or pleasure
inclusion
cause to remain outside or in the open
geography
located beside the border or outside limit of something
leisure
hobby or interest pursued outside of work
travel gear
suitable for sleeping outside, often in a tent
nature
outside a building
general environment
the environment outside of enclosed structures
recreation
activities taking place outside away from buildings
direction
toward the outside or away from the center
directional
directed towards the outside or away from a center
outer
located towards the outside or exterior
publishing
visual design printed on the outside of a book for display
Examples of outside in a sentence
The dog was left outside the gate. Outside of school, he rarely reads. Outside of holidays, the shop is always open. She always felt outside the popular crowd. His ideas were considered outside the mainstream. The children played outside until it got dark.
She loves reading outside on sunny days. The ball rolled outside the boundary line. She parked her car outside the city limits. Living outside felt like a new beginning. He enjoyed the freedom of being outside. He painted the outside wall bright blue. The outside surface of the bowl is rough. She felt outside the team during the project. Being outside the group made him lonely. There's an outside possibility of winning the lottery. He has an outside shot at making the team. Outside funding kept the clinic open. The board rejected outside interference. The outside of the envelope was decorated. She admired the outside of the ancient castle. The outside of the building was covered in ivy. Snow covered the outside of the car overnight. The house has a modern outside but an old-fashioned interior. Don't judge the product by its outside alone. The coach praised the outside for his speed. Our team needs a new outside to strengthen the attack. They waited at the outside for the perfect wave. The outside was crowded with eager surfers.
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- French:à l'extérieur, dehors, ...
- German:außerhalb, draußen, ...
- Italian:fuori, all'aperto, ...
- Spanish:fuera de, afuera, ...
- Portuguese:fora de, ao ar livre, ...
- Chinese:在......之外, 户外, ...
- Japanese:外に, 屋外で, ...
- Arabic:خارج, في الخارِج, ...
- Hebrew:מִחוּץ לְ, בַּחוּץ, ...
- Russian:за пределами, на улице, ...
- Ukrainian:ззовні, на вулиці, ...
- Hindi:बाहर, खुले में, ...
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