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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:
exteriorsurface
Synonym:
insideinterior
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:
outdoorsout
Synonym:
insideindoors

Adjective

1.

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:
externalouter
Synonym:
insideinternal

Adverb

1.

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:
outdoorsout
Synonym:
insideindoors

Preposition

1.

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:
beyondout of
Synonym:
insidewithin
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Related Word:
outsider