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What is another word for Outside? – 92 Outside Synonyms

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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

    Related Nouns

    boundary limit edge periphery exterior outside outdoors environment surrounding perimeter circumference border frontier margin fringe exteriority

    Related Verbs

    exit leave depart go move venture emerge issue come step proceed advance extend expand stretch

    Related Adjectives

    external outer outward extrinsic exterior outside outermost outmost utter uttermost ambient surrounding circumambient peripheral perimetric outdoor open-air