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Meaning of the word "outside of" in English

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outside of

US /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd əv/
UK /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd əv/
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Preposition

1.

beyond the limits or scope of; excluding

Example:
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Outside of work, he enjoys hiking and fishing.
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That's outside of my area of expertise.
Synonym:
apart fromexcept forexcludingbeyondoutside
2.

on the outer side of; not within

Example:
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The dog is waiting outside of the door.
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They built a fence outside of the property line.
Synonym:
beyondoutside
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