Synonyms of outside

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preposition

1

as in except

not including

outside that one suggestion, I haven't heard any better ideas

Synonyms & Similar Words

• except
• beside
• besides
• but
• other than
• except for
• excluding
• apart from
• bar
• saving
• outside of
• save
• aside from
• exclusive of
• barring

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• beyond
• without
• except
• outside of

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• within
• inside

outside

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adverb

as in out

in or into the open air

go outside and smoke, if you must

Synonyms & Similar Words

• out
• outdoors
• without
• alfresco

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• in
• inside
• within
• indoors

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• outer
• exterior
• outward
• external
• outlying
• outermost
• surface
• outmost
• superficial

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inside
• internal
• inner
• interior
• inward
• middle
• innermost
• mid
• inmost
• midmost

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• off
• small
• slim
• remote
• slight
• negligible
• minimal
• fragile
• marginal
• tiny
• minor
• little
• frail

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• large
• good
• great
• significant
• distinct
• substantial
• considerable
• healthy
• sizable
• respectable
• tidy
• largish
• goodly

3

as in most

of the greatest or highest degree or quantity

the outside cost for repairing the item will be a thousand dollars

Synonyms & Similar Words

• most
• maximum
• utmost
• ultimate
• last
• top
• max
• paramount
• largest
• supreme
• uttermost
• nth
• consummate
• biggest
• unparalleled
• unmatched
• unrivaled
• unequaled
• unsurpassed
• uppermost
• topmost
• hugest
• upmost

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• least
• minimal
• minimum
• slightest
• smallest
• lowest
• tiniest
• minutest
• littlest
• fewest

outside

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noun

ˌau̇t-ˈsīd 

1

as in exterior

an outer part or layer

painted the outside of the house

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exterior
• surface
• front
• top
• skin
• shell
• face
• facade
• facing
• veneer
• cover
• covering
• appearance
• show
• mask
• semblance
• disguise
• guise

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• interior
• inside

2

as in maximum

the greatest amount, number, or part

there were 300 people at the outside who attended the softball game

Synonyms & Similar Words

• maximum
• most
• max
• best
• utmost
• extreme
• ultimate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• least
• minimum

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• look
• presence
• attitude
• manner
• appearance
• aspect
• demeanor
• dress
• person
• garb
• regard
• air
• behavior
• shape
• cut of one's jib
• mien
• stance
• figure
• posture
• bearing
• carriage
• face
• pose
• mold
• turn
• poise
• coloring
• color
• cast
• features
• deportment
• habit
• comportment
• complexion
• habitus
• physiognomy
• countenance
• superficies
• visage

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of outside

Preposition

In an industry frequently critiqued for its insular nature and hyper-fixation on dizzying scale, a quiet movement is taking root—one built on the simple, radical premise that real innovation necessitates stepping outside the fashion bubble. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

For high-consequence applications, safety and security should be separately engineered, independently protected and capable of bringing the system to a safe state when behavior moves outside acceptable limits. — Gregory Shahnovsky, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Adverb

Now imagine that instead of getting all that electricity from the grid and putting pressure on the electricity system, the hotel could use some of the energy stored in the electric vehicles parked outside. — New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026

The company disputes that 27 odor complaints since 2024 and 67 videos of work being done outside permitted hours referenced in a city staff report represent actual violations of the city’s noise, odor and operating hour rules. — Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Adjective

The field also sits somewhat outside mainstream architecture discourse, said Keller Easterling, an architect and professor at Yale. — Megan Buerger, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026

He’s allowed to meet individually with coach Kevin Stefanski, Ulbrich and outside linebackers coach John Timu, along with sitting in on team meetings and doing individual workouts. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Noun

Viewed from outside, the upper deck and canopy are supported by a steel framework reminiscent of old ballparks like Wrigley Field and the original Comiskey Park. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

The soccer ball, muddy from outside, is encircled in one arm. — Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing outside

• outside of