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Meaning of the word outside in English

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outside

US /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/
UK /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/
"outside" picture

Noun

1.

the external side or surface of something

Example:
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The outside of the house needs painting.
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She waited for him just outside the door.
Synonym:
exterior surface
Antonym:
inside interior
2.

the space beyond an enclosure or boundary

Example:
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Let's go play outside.
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It's too cold to stay outside for long.
Synonym:
outdoors out
Antonym:
inside indoors

Adjective

situated, appearing, or coming from the outside

Example:
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The outside temperature is dropping.
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He heard an outside noise.
Synonym:
external outer
Antonym:
inside internal

Adverb

on or to the outside; outdoors

Example:
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The children are playing outside.
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He stepped outside to get some fresh air.
Synonym:
outdoors out
Antonym:
inside indoors

Preposition

not within a particular building or area

Example:
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He waited outside the office.
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The car was parked outside the garage.
Synonym:
beyond out of
Antonym:
inside within
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