outside
1. [ pronoun ] preposition, in the exterior of
Synonyms: outside_of
2. [ adverb ] outside a building
Synonyms: out_of_doors outdoors alfresco
Examples:

"in summer we play outside"

Related terms: inside inside
3. [ noun ] the region that is outside of something
Synonyms: exterior
Related terms: inside region outdoors
4. [ adverb ] on the outside
Examples:

"outside, the box is black"

Related terms: inside
5. [ adjective ] coming from the outside
Synonyms: external extraneous
Examples:

"extraneous light in the camera spoiled the photograph" "relying upon an extraneous income" "disdaining outside pressure groups"

Related terms: extrinsic
6. [ adjective ] relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
Examples:

"an outside margin"

Related terms: inside after-school extra extracurricular extracurricular right ecto external
7. [ adjective ] originating or belonging beyond some bounds:"the outside world"
Examples:

"outside interests" "an outside job"

Related terms: external
8. [ adjective ] functioning outside the boundaries or precincts of an organized unit
Examples:

"extramural hospital care and treatment" "extramural studies"

Related terms: extramural
9. [ adjective ] leading to or from the outside
Examples:

"an outside door"

Related terms: exterior
10. [ adjective ] located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
Synonyms: outdoor out-of-door
Examples:

"outdoor clothes" "badminton and other outdoor games" "a beautiful outdoor setting for the wedding"

Related terms: indoor alfresco alfresco outdoorsy exterior
11. [ adjective ] from or between other countries
Synonyms: international external
Examples:

"external commerce" "international trade" "developing nations need outside help"

Related terms: foreign
12. [ noun ] the outer side or surface of something
Synonyms: exterior
Related terms: inside surface
13. [ adjective ] maximal in amount
Synonyms: largest
Examples:

"a maximal amount" "an outside estimate"

Related terms: maximal
14. [ adjective ] very unlikely
Synonyms: remote
Examples:

"an outside chance" "a remote possibility" "a remote contingency"

Related terms: unlikely
15. [ adjective ] on or toward an outer edge
Examples:

"an outer lane" "the outside lane"

Related terms: outer
16. [ adjective ] (of a baseball pitch) on the far side of home plate from the batter
Synonyms: away
Examples:

"the pitch was away (or wide)" "an outside pitch"

Related terms: baseball inaccurate
Similar spelling:   outsider
  outside_of
  outset
  outstare