English dictionary
outside
/'/AU/ts/aI/d/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
noun
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the region that is outside of something
Synonyms exteriorSource: WordNet 3.0
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the outer side or surface of something
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The external part of a thing; the part, end, or side which forms the surface; that which appears, or is manifest; that which is superficial; the exterior.
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adverb
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outside a building
ExamplesIn summer we play outside.
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on the outside
ExamplesOutside, the box is black.
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or <i>prep</i>. On or to the outside (of); without; on the exterior; as, to ride <i>outside</i> the coach; he stayed <i>outside</i>.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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coming from the outside
ExamplesDisdaining outside pressure groups.
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originating or belonging beyond some bounds:
ExamplesThe outside world.
Outside interests.
An outside job.
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functioning outside the boundaries or precincts of an organized unit
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leading to or from the outside
ExamplesAn outside door.
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from or between other countries
ExamplesDeveloping nations need outside help.
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very unlikely
ExamplesAn outside chance.
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on or toward an outer edge
ExamplesThe outside lane.
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(of a baseball pitch) on the far side of home plate from the batter
ExamplesAn outside pitch.
Synonyms awaySource: WordNet 3.0