outside of

preposition

1

: outside

2

: aside from

Synonyms

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

Examples of outside of in a Sentence

outside of that project you don't like, I don't think you have many choices

budget cuts will result in some teachers teaching courses outside of their primary areas of expertise

Recent Examples on the Web

Released at a time when public polls show former President Donald Trump making moderate gains with Black men, Harris’ plan attempts to secure the Democratic Party’s most loyal voting bloc outside of Black women. —Richard Fowler, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024

Held and George’s Caddo Lake ended up being the first feature he’s financed outside of his own films. —Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Oct. 2024

Italian citizens who seek surrogate arrangements outside of Italy will now face possible fines of up to €1 million (roughly USD$1.09 million) and a maximum of two years in prison. —Samantha Riedel, Them, 17 Oct. 2024

The group became increasingly insular, and encouraged Lenz to distrust anyone outside of it. —Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 16 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1840, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

outside of

preposition

1

: outside entry 4 sense 2

2

: except for

outside of her brother she is alone in the house