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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
But Indeed’s data shows more and more workers outside the tech sector — including those in sales, education and management — are seeing job postings that include AI in the title. — Joelle Gross, NBC news, 8 July 2026 Nordic combined, a smaller discipline without the same sponsorship appeal or medal expectations, has largely remained outside that spotlight. — Nethumi Kannangara, Sportico.com, 8 July 2026
Adverb
Still, throughout the week — between Monday, July 6 and Sunday, July 12 — head outside once the sky is completely dark, approximately two hours after sunset. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026 Resident Carolina Molina has been helping mobilize the community, appealing for supplies from outside. — Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
Adjective
The fans have been doing it everywhere, inside and outside stadiums. — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026 Stevens has leaned more heavily on tens of millions of dollars in outside spending, which could become one of Stevens’ biggest liabilities in the primary. — Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Noun
Armed with a pair of first-round picks in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Charlotte Hornets went with an inside-outside approach. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026 The complaints say the districts are aware that outside-of-classroom work is essential to part-time faculty’s teaching effectiveness and subject them to evaluations for which that work is necessary. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 24 June 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
  • The group’s mission to reunite people with their treasures and, in some cases, to offer a semblance of closure was also multiplied beyond the Facebook effort.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Only one is from a power conference and most of the others have played musical coaches in the hope of finally playing beyond the regular season.
    — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of beyond
Adverb
  • Langford was expected to be out until after the All Star break, but returned earlier than expected.
    — Cal Phillips Updated July 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026
  • An out later, pinch-hitter Jo Adell singled, tying the score at 6-6.
    — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
Definition of out
Adjective
  • As satellite arrays became larger and more efficient, and electronics more sophisticated, orbital nuclear power systems were largely confined to exploration missions to the outer Solar System by the 1990s.
    — David Szondy July 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
  • That would give the planet more time to drift outward as the dying sun sheds its outer layers into space, potentially avoiding engulfment altogether.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of outer
Adjective
  • Sooryavanshi missed his first two balls and got off the mark with a sketchy inside edge that pinged past his off stump.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
  • If your student has an off-campus job or a position that requires them to work odd hours, a car might be worth the expense and hassle.
    — Chris Teague, AJC.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of off
Adjective
  • There’s a bunch of new things across most of the 2026 range, mainly cosmetic, but also hardware and weight-saving stuff as well.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
  • The first person most people meet at Georgia Works is Adolphus Chandler.
    — Lisa Lacy, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of most
Noun
  • Save big and add a sophisticated touch to your home’s exteriors with up to 30% off during Design Within Reach’s Fourth of July sale.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026
  • Use the soap and vinegar solution to scrub the exterior of the trash can and rinse.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
Definition of exterior
Noun
  • Eligible for a maximum of two four-year terms, the president implements policies within the framework set out by the supreme leader and spearheads Iran’s diplomacy.
    — Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Had she been convicted at trial, Kent could have spent decades in prison as opposed to the 15-year statutory maximum that the material support conviction carries.
    — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 6 July 2026
Definition of maximum

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