outside

/aʊtˈsaɪd/
noun
  1. The outer side, surface, or part of something; the area not inside a building or enclosed space.
    • The box was plain on the outside, but inside it held a beautiful gift.
    • The outside of the house needs a fresh coat of paint.
    • We ate lunch on the outside of the café, at a table on the sidewalk.
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adverb
  1. In or to a place that is not inside a building or enclosed space.
    • The children are playing outside in the garden.
    • It's raining, so let's stay inside instead of going outside.
    • She stepped outside to get some fresh air.
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preposition
  1. On or to the outer side of something; not within.
    • The cat is sitting outside the door, waiting to come in.
    • There is a bench just outside the main entrance.
    • He parked his car outside the garage.
  2. Beyond the limits or range of something.
    • That behavior is completely outside the rules of the game.
    • Her knowledge goes far outside the usual school curriculum.
    • The decision was outside my authority.
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adjective
  1. Located on or near the outer side; not inside.
    • The outside walls of the castle were covered in ivy.
    • Please use the outside entrance when the main door is locked.
    • She hung her coat on the outside hook by the back door.
  2. Coming from or involving people or groups not part of a particular organization, company, or situation.
    • We need an outside opinion to help solve this disagreement.
    • The company hired an outside consultant to review their finances.
    • Outside investors offered to fund the new project.
  3. The maximum possible; extreme.
    • The outside estimate for the repair is $500.
    • At the outside, we should arrive by noon.
    • He gave an outside chance of winning the race.
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