outside
/aʊtˈsaɪd/
noun
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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