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outside

/ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/

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noun

The part of something that faces out; the outer surface.

Examples :

"The outside of the school building was painted a bright yellow. "

part appearance area essential

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noun

The external appearance of someone or something.

Examples :

"Her outside was stern, but inside was a heart of gold."

appearance essential

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noun

The space beyond some limit or boundary.

Examples :

"Viewed from the outside, the building seemed unremarkable."

space area place essential

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noun

The furthest limit, as to number, quantity, extent, etc.

Examples :

"It may last a week at the outside."

number amount essential

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The part of a road towards the central division: towards the right if one drives on the left, or towards the left if one drives on the right.

Examples :

"On a motorway, you should always overtake other vehicles on the outside."

direction vehicle traffic essential

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The side of a curved road, racetrack etc. that has the longer arc length; the side of a racetrack furthest from the interior of the course or some other point of reference.

Examples :

"On the final bend, the second-place car tried to go around the outside of the leader but spun off into the barrier."

sport vehicle direction position race technical essential

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noun

A passenger riding on the outside of a coach or carriage.

Examples :

"The outside on the school bus was crowded with children waiting for their parents. "

vehicle essential

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adjective

Of or pertaining to the outer surface, limit or boundary.

Examples :

"The outside surface looks good."

area environment place essential

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adjective

Of, pertaining to or originating from beyond the outer surface, limit or boundary.

Examples :

"The outside temperature is significantly cooler than inside the house. "

area place environment essential

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adjective

Away from the interior or center of something.

Examples :

"The outside classroom door was unlocked. "

area place environment essential

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adjective

Originating from, arranged by, or being someone outside an organization, group, etc.

Examples :

"The Board did not trust outside information about their rivals."

organization business essential

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adjective

Extending or going beyond the borders or scope of an organization, group, etc.

Examples :

"The new school program has outside activities that extend beyond the usual curriculum. "

organization group essential

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adjective

(of a pitch) Away (far) from the batter as it crosses home plate.

Examples :

"The first pitch is ... just a bit outside."

sport technical essential

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adjective

Reaching the extreme or farthest limit, as to extent, quantity, etc; maximum.

Examples :

"an outside estimate"

amount number degree essential

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adjective

Positioned towards the central division of a road: towards the right-hand side if one drives on the left, or left-hand side if one drives on the right.

Examples :

"the outside lane of the motorway"

direction position traffic essential

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adjective

(of a person) Not legally married to or related to (e.g. not born in wedlock to), and/or not residing with, a specified other person (parent, child, or partner); (of a marriage, relationship, etc) existing between two such people. (Compare out of wedlock, nonresidential.)

Examples :

"Sarah is an outside student at the university, living with her friend while she completes her degree. "

family law society human person essential

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adverb

To or in the outdoors or outside; to or in an area that is beyond the scope, limits or borders of a given place.

Examples :

"I am going outside."

area place environment essential

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adverb

Examples :

"I slept outside last night."

environment nature place essential

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preposition

On the outside of, not inside (something, such as a building).

Examples :

"The dog barked loudly outside the house. "

place building area essential

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preposition

Beyond the scope, limits or borders of.

Examples :

"tourists from outside the country"

area place essential

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preposition

Near, but not in.

Examples :

"The dog is outside the house, barking at the mailman. "

place position essential

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preposition

(usually with “of”) Except, apart from.

Examples :

"Outside of winning the lottery, the only way to succeed is through many years of hard work."

position situation condition essential