outside

UK
/ˈaʊtsaɪd/
US
/ˈaʊtsaɪd/

Translations

outsidepreposition
outsidenoun
outsides
pl
UK
/ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/
US
/ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/
outsideadjective
UK
/ˈaʊtsaɪd/
US
/ˈaʊtsaɪd/
outsideadverb
UK
/ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/
US
/ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/

Definitions

outsidepreposition
Situated or located beyond the boundaries or limits of something.
The children were playing outside the house.
Not included within a particular group or category.
He felt like he was always outside the circle of friends.
outsidenoun
The external side or surface of something.
The outside of the house was painted a bright blue.
The area or space beyond an enclosure or boundary.
The children were playing on the outside of the fence.
The external appearance or aspect of a person or thing.
Despite his tough outside, he was very kind-hearted.
outsideadjective
Situated or located on the exterior or outer surface of something.
The outside walls of the house were painted a bright blue.
Not belonging to or included in a particular group or category.
As an outside observer, she offered a fresh perspective on the issue.
Situated not inside a building.
Outside lights.
outsideadverb
In a place or area that is not inside a building or structure.
The children were playing outside in the garden.
Beyond the limits or boundaries of something.
Residents of the city rarely ventured outside.