outside meaning and definition

OUTSIDE noun

Definition of outside (noun)

1. the region that is outside of something
   • synonyms: exterior
   • antonym: inside
2. the outer side or surface of something
   • synonyms: exterior
   • antonym: inside

OUTSIDE adjective

Definition of outside (adjective)

1. relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
   • "an outside margin"
   • antonym: inside
2. coming from the outside
   • "extraneous light in the camera spoiled the photograph"; "relying upon an extraneous income"; "disdaining outside pressure groups"
   • synonyms: external, extraneous
3. originating or belonging beyond some bound
   • "the outside world"; "outside interests"; "an outside job"
4. located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
   • "outdoor clothes"; "badminton and other outdoor games"; "a beautiful outdoor setting for the wedding"
   • synonyms: outdoor, out-of-door
   • antonym: indoor
5. functioning outside the boundaries or precincts of an organized unit
   • "extramural hospital care and treatment"; "extramural studies"
6. leading to or from the outside
   • "an outside door"
7. from or between other countries
   • "external commerce"; "international trade"; "developing nations need outside help"
   • synonyms: external, international
8. very unlikely
   • "an outside chance"; "a remote possibility"; "a remote contingency"
   • synonyms: remote
9. on or toward an outer edge
   • "an outer lane"; "the outside lane"
10. (of a baseball pitch) on the far side of home plate from the batter
    • "the pitch was away (or wide)"; "an outside pitch"
    • synonyms: away

OUTSIDE adverb

Definition of outside (adverb)

1. outside a building
   • "in summer we play outside"
   • synonyms: alfresco, out of doors, outdoors
   • antonym: indoors
2. on the outside
   • "outside, the box is black"
   • antonym: inside