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preposition

Definition of outsidenext
1
as in except
not including outside that one suggestion, I haven't heard any better ideas

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Relevance
2
as in beyond
out of the reach or sphere of it is always refreshing to be assigned a project at work that is outside one's usual range of responsibility

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outside

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adverb

as in out
in or into the open air go outside and smoke, if you must

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outside

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adjective

1
as in outer
situated on the outside or farther out slower moving vehicles should keep to the outside lane

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2
as in off
small in degree though they haven't been playing at their best, they still have an outside chance of making it into the championship series

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3
as in most
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity the outside cost for repairing the item will be a thousand dollars

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outside

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noun

ˌau̇t-ˈsīd How to pronounce outside (audio)
1
as in exterior
an outer part or layer painted the outside of the house

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2
as in maximum
the greatest amount, number, or part there were 300 people at the outside who attended the softball game

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3
as in look
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality on the outside, he was the self-assured star athlete

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Recent Examples of outside
Preposition
Gwinnett County was the most popular destination, and nearby Gainesville was the migrant epicenter outside metro Atlanta. — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 6 Oct. 2026 As spotted by Android Authority, early versions of Android software now reference Call for Me conversations outside business tasks and toward more personal requests. — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026
Adverb
Their common playing area is the open streaming market, as both are actively selling outside and have hits on multiple platforms. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026 Despite disguises, they were recognized by a man outside, who raised the alarm. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026
Adjective
The companies and economies that endure will be the ones that can balance growth, resilience and sustainability—and change before outside pressure forces them to. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026 But while an enthusiastic and wider-than-ever audience may be listening now, the Grammys have long appeared inured to such outside influence. — Leila Cobo, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026
Noun
The soccer ball, muddy from outside, is encircled in one arm. — Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026 The latter means no internal fogging, so harsh weather and temperature shifts should be no obstacle when moving from a warm interior into the cold outside. — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outside
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outside
  1. except
  2. beyond
  3. out
  4. outer
  5. off
  6. most
  7. exterior
  8. maximum
Preposition
  • At Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, face masks are required in public areas, except when dining or swimming, capacity of public areas will be limited, and housekeeping and public area attendants will increase their cleaning procedures.
    — Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2020
  • The city advised all residents to stay inside except those going to and from work and anyone seeking or giving emergency care, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti's official Twitter account.
    — NBC News, NBC News, 1 June 2020
Definition of except
Preposition
  • Similar actions have come from Tennessee, Kentucky, and beyond.
    — Kent Sepkowitz, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Abdel El Manira, a distinguished professor at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden and a member of the Nobel committee, said at the prize announcement that optogenetics' impacts extend beyond our understanding of the healthy brain.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of beyond
Adverb
  • That’s the only real update beyond what has already been announced, including cornerback Xavier Lucas still being out after initially being deemed questionable earlier in the week.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Che cited an Associated Press report that Paxton, the Texas attorney general since 2015, took over 275 out-of-state trips while in office.
    — William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of out
Adjective
  • The Mane of Needles is an outer leaf on the family tree of Negronis.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Once that stays lit, turn the dial and push in to light the outer ring.
    — Noah Kaufman, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of outer
Adjective
  • Mix these finds into your work wardrobe or your off-duty ensembles—they’re versatile enough to do it all, and the festive palette is worth drooling over.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Caminero is one of those players who, even amid a 162-game season, spends his off days watching baseball.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of off
Adjective
  • While the Houthis control most of the people, the PLC controls most of the resources and money.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026
  • For now, most NFL teams play international games less than once a year.
    — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of most
Noun
  • Eventually, the interior fell largely vacant and the exterior acquired a second skin of billboards, effectively converting it into a scaffolding for ads.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The Mish bagel is both dense and chewy, with a crisp exterior and a soft center.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of exterior
Noun
  • The Russians calculated the satellite’s orbit at a maximum of 560 miles above the earth and its speed at 18,000 miles an hour.
    — The Learning Network, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
  • So think of 6 minutes 23 seconds as the theoretical maximum, not the minimum required for a worthwhile experience.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of maximum

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“Outside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outside. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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