Outside meaning

What does “outside” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“outside” is a noun, adjective and adverb with 14 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the region that is outside of something.

outside

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
“an outside margin”
Oppositesinside
coming from the outside
“extraneous light in the camera spoiled the photograph”
“relying upon an extraneous income”
Synonymsexternal extraneous
originating or belonging beyond some bounds
“the outside world”
“outside interests”
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
“outdoor clothes”
“badminton and other outdoor games”
Synonymsoutdoor out-of-door
functioning outside the boundaries or precincts of an organized unit
“extramural hospital care and treatment”
“extramural studies”
leading to or from the outside
“an outside door”
from or between other countries
“external commerce”
“international trade”
Synonymsexternal international
very unlikely
“an outside chance”
“a remote possibility”
Synonymsremote
on or toward an outer edge
“an outer lane”
“the outside lane”
(of a baseball pitch) on the far side of home plate from the batter
“the pitch was away (or wide)”
“an outside pitch”
Synonymsaway

outside a building
“in summer we play outside”
Synonymsoutdoors out of doors alfresco
Oppositesinside
on the outside
“outside, the box is black”
Oppositesinside

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University