outer

out·er

adj \ˈau̇-tər\

Definition of OUTER

1

: existing independent of mind : objective

2

a : situated farther out <the outer limits> b : being away from a center c : situated or belonging on the outside

Examples of OUTER

1. the outer edges of the roof
2. The package's outer covering was damaged.
3. I removed the outer skin of the onion.
4. Her inner turmoil was masked by an outer calm.

Origin of OUTER

Middle English, from ⁴out + ¹-er

First Known Use: 13th century

Related to OUTER

Synonyms: exterior, external, outside, outward

Antonyms: inner, inside, interior, internal, inward

Related Words: outermost, outlying, outmost; superficial, surface

Near Antonyms: inmost, innermost; mid, middle, midmost

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Rhymes with OUTER

doubter, flouter, grouter, pouter, router, scouter, shouter, spouter, touter