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outside Definition and Meaning in English (outside definition)

adverb
Quick Answer • Definition

Outside definition: Referring to a location or direction that is not within a building or enclosed space.

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Definitions of Outside

  1. 1adverb

    Referring to a location or direction that is not within a building or enclosed space.

  2. 2preposition

    Indicates a position or movement to the exterior of something.

  3. 3noun

    The external part, surface, or appearance of something.

Example Sentences

casual

“It's beautiful outside today.”

casual

“The cat is waiting outside the door.”

casual

“The outside of the house needs painting.”

Inflected Word Forms

adjectiveouter
adjectiveoutward
adverboutwards

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

outside the boxidiom

To think creatively and unconventionally.

outside chancecollocation

A very small possibility or likelihood.

Frequently Asked Questions: Outside in English

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Outside definition: Referring to a location or direction that is not within a building or enclosed space.
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'Outside' translates to 'outside' in English. Outside definition: Referring to a location or direction that is not within a building or enclosed space.
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