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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
Pitre was still outside the box as the running back was getting the handoff. — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Astronomers have discovered a new ocean world outside the solar system that orbits extremely close to its parent star. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Adverb
While Anudike-Uzomah was the final pick in that 2023 first round, Delane was taken in the top 10 in 2026 because of his footwork, speed, competitiveness and versatility to play inside, outside, press-man or zone. — Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Relax and unwind after a hard day’s work in one of these outdoor lounge rocking chairs, or commiserate with friends over a bottle of wine outside with this cute bistro set. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026
Adjective
According to the company, its growth was aided by its raising $45 million from outside investors that include Omaha Productions, the company co-founded by former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning and television executive Jamie Horowitz. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026 Primarily a nickel cornerback for the Hawkeyes, Lutmer (who led Iowa with three interceptions last season) showed his athletic versatility across the defense by playing snaps at outside corner, linebacker and multiple safety spots. — Dane Brugler, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Noun
The government evaluations OpenAI invited will produce the first outside read on what Astra can actually do. — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 By moving the pile outside, fire crews could extinguish hot spots and ensure the fire was fully contained. — Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 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
  • So this could turn out to be a season where the hot hand will rule, with Simone willing to wait his turn while Klay and Tim get first crack from beyond the arc.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Plenty of adults were appalled, but punk had a powerful influence on fashion, filmmaking and graphic design as well as rock music – well beyond punk itself.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of beyond
Adverb
  • And while von Furstenberg gravitated to something more minimalist and streamlined for her look, there’s plenty of options out there for the more flamboyant sun-seekers, too.
    — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
  • And, there are lots of studies out there that show many in my generation have stopped believing in the promise of the American Dream.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of out
Adjective
  • Earlier this month as a hurricane, the outer bands of Lala battered Hawaii and caused destructive flooding.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Spanning 42 feet long and more than 14 feet wide, the observatory is designed to explore the outer solar system and beyond – prying into the previously unobservable edge of the universe to study dark energy and search for exoplanets.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of outer
Adjective
  • The strangeness rests on the antique, out-of-time nature of the set dressing, but also in the slightly off color combinations Arnold and his team chose, and in the sense of things being hand-made, injecting the sense of A Presence into the space.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026
  • There have been stretches of the season where scoring enough runs has felt impossible if Bryce Harper or Kyle Schwarber has an off day.
    — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of off
Adjective
  • While most cases have been concentrated in southern and central states due the warmer weather, recent research suggests climate change is warming water in northern and midwestern states, expanding the areas where the amoeba can be found.
    — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • On Sunday, Long Beach's high was 93 degrees and most of the area was under an extreme heat watch.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of most
Noun
  • The matte black paint that covers the exterior of the building, once a Nike office complex, does not give off a cozy vibe, either.
    — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The technique creates extra grip while maintaining a shiny exterior and preventing the bun from looking flat.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of exterior
Noun
  • Many leaders of Florida colleges and public agencies have contracts requiring they be paid the statutory maximum of 20 weeks of severance if they are fired for convenience.
    — Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Rock Island Road had a maximum of six vehicles waiting in line and an average delay around 45 seconds for left-turning traffic.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of maximum

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“Outside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outside. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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