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Synonyms & Similar Words
outdoors
exterior
external
outer
outward
extrinsic
outside
alfresco
open-air
exteriorly
externally
outwards
outwardly
extraneously
outerly
outlying
peripheral
perimetric
ambient
surrounding
circumambient
circumjacent
outermost
outmost
utter
uttermost
Meaning of Outside
The primary meaning of the word "outside" refers to the area or location beyond the outer boundaries or limits of something, such as a building, room, or enclosed space.
Definitions
- On the external side of something
- * In or into a position beyond the outer limits or boundaries of something
- * Not inside a building, room, or vehicle
Etymology of Outside
The word "outside" originated from Old English "ūte" meaning "out" and "sīde" meaning "side"
Historically, the term has been used to describe physical locations, but its usage has expanded to include figurative and abstract contexts
Example Uses
- The party will be held outside in the garden
- * She waited outside the door for her friend to arrive
- * The temperature outside is dropping rapidly
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
inside
indoors
interior
internal
inner
inward
intrinsic
innerly
inwardly
internally
intrinsically
inside
innermost
inmost
inwards
inward
inner
inwardly