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

An ectopic pregnancy happens when a pregnancy takes place outside of your uterus–usually in the fallopian tube. —Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 Sep. 2024

In 2023, yet another rule disincentivized kicking the ball into play: Returning teams could call for a fair catch outside of the endzone and still start their drive at the 25-yard line. —Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2024

For an additional $1, players can add the Megaplier to potentially increase their winnings outside of the jackpot. —Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 4 Sep. 2024

Even outside of Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder has several other prominent scorers who are most effective at either driving to the rim or cutting and finding space for an easy look as a play finisher. —Nick Crain, Forbes, 4 Sep. 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