outside Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the region that is outside of something
    exterior.
  2. noun the outer side or surface of something
    exterior.
  3. adjective relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
    • an outside margin
  4. adjective satellite coming from the outside
    external; extraneous.
    • extraneous light in the camera spoiled the photograph
    • relying upon an extraneous income
    • disdaining outside pressure groups
  5. adjective satellite originating or belonging beyond some bounds:"the outside world"
    • outside interests
    • an outside job
  6. adjective located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
    outdoor; out-of-door.
    • outdoor clothes
    • badminton and other outdoor games
    • a beautiful outdoor setting for the wedding
  7. adjective satellite functioning outside the boundaries or precincts of an organized unit
    • extramural hospital care and treatment
    • extramural studies
  8. adjective satellite leading to or from the outside
    • an outside door
  9. adjective satellite from or between other countries
    international; external.
    • external commerce
    • international trade
    • developing nations need outside help
  10. adjective satellite very unlikely
    remote.
    • an outside chance
    • a remote possibility
    • a remote contingency
  11. adjective satellite on or toward an outer edge
    • an outer lane
    • the outside lane
  12. adjective satellite (of a baseball pitch) on the far side of home plate from the batter
    away.
    • the pitch was away (or wide)
    • an outside pitch
  13. adverb outside a building
    alfresco; out of doors; outdoors.
    • in summer we play outside
  14. adverb on the outside
    • outside, the box is black

WordNet

Out"side` noun
Definitions
  1. The external part of a thing; the part, end, or side which forms the surface; that which appears, or is manifest; that which is superficial; the exterior.
    There may be great need of an outside where there is little or nothing within. South.
    Created beings see nothing but our outside. Addison.
  2. The part or space which lies without an inclosure; the outer side, as of a door, walk, or boundary.
    I threw open the door of my chamber, and found the family standing on the outside. Spectator.
  3. The furthest limit, as to number, quantity, extent, etc.; the utmost; as, it may last a week at the outside.
  4. One who, or that which, is without; hence, an outside passenger, as distinguished from one who is inside. See Inside, n. 3. Colloq. Eng.
Out"side` adjective
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to the outside; external; exterior; superficial.
  2. Reaching the extreme or farthest limit, as to extent, quantity, etc.; as, an outside estimate. Colloq.
Out"side` adverb
Definitions
  1. or prep. On or to the outside (of); without; on the exterior; as, to ride outside the coach; he stayed outside.

Webster 1913