(also used as preposition) With the exception of
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Situated on or near the exterior or external surface of something
“I decided that it was now time to repaint the outside walls of our house.”
Situated or placed in the open air
“We ventured onto the outside veranda to admire the view.”
(outside chance) Small or improbable in degree
“I think our team of underdogs may actually be an outside chance to win this game.”
Engaged from outside a particular group or organization
“We have engaged the services of outside contractors to complete our project.”
Of the greatest possible degree or amount
“The outside cost for repairing your laptop will be two hundred dollars.”
Of, from, in, or characteristic of a country or language other than one's own
Cold or aloof in manner or behavior
Impartial or without bias or prejudice
Having very little connection with or relationship to
Highest in status or importance
Strangely unique, typically in a striking or attractive way
Not regular or permanent
Absent or not at a place where one is expected to be
The external side or surface of something
“The outside of my briefcase would be damaged after it fell from my grasp onto the dirt road.”
The furthest limit, as to number, quantity, extent, etc.
“There were a dozen people at the outside who attended the event.”
(the outside) The outward form or appearance of someone or something
“On the outside, he projected an air of confidence to mask his insecurities.”
The side of a bend or curve where the edge or surface is longer in extent
“This secondary flow carries sediment from the outside of the bend to the inside making the river more meandering.”
A particular appearance, look or quality
Where air is unconfined
The tough outer part of a loaf of bread
An outward appearance, usually fake or insincere
The exterior body of a motor vehicle
(usually with "of") With, or to, the exclusion of
“Outside of your opponent getting a tummy ache mid-match, you're going to have to be on your game to beat him.”
On the outside of
“Brand after brand acknowledged what was going on outside the frontiers of the fashion industry.”
Outside the limits or scope of
In the outdoors or open-air
“We decided to sit outside to enjoy the warm weather.”
In front of or from one side to the other of
To, at, or in some other place or places
At or to the other or far side of something
(clear of) So as to be out of the way of or away from
(also used as preposition) With the exception of
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