Outside

Quick meaning: Outside is a noun meaning The part of something that faces out; the outer surface.

Meaning

The part of something that faces out; the outer surface.

More Meanings

1. The external appearance of someone or something.
2. The space beyond some limit or boundary.
3. The furthest limit, as to number, quantity, extent, etc.
4. (surfing) The outer part of the sea, away from the peak of a wave.
5. The part of a road towards the central division: towards the right if one drives on the left, or towards the left if one drives on the right.
6. The side of a curved road, racetrack etc. that has the longer arc length; the side of a racetrack furthest from the interior of the course or some other point of reference.
7. (dated, UK, colloquial) A passenger riding on the outside of a coach or carriage.

Example Sentences

He's repainting the outside of his house.

The outside of the building gives no valuable clew.

Her outside was stern, but inside was a heart of gold.

Viewed from the outside, the building seemed unremarkable.

Word Forms

• outsides
• outsiding
• outsided

Synonyms for outside

Depending on context, synonyms include extraneous, extrinsic, extra, remote, extracurricular, exterior.

Antonyms for outside

Common opposites include inside, within, indoors, interior.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include exterior, outer, remote, away, outdoor, outdoors.

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