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

There are also outside-in tracking devices, which are placed elsewhere in the room. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

State law allows crossings outside marked crosswalks or intersections if they can be completed safely and don’t create a traffic hazard. — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026

Adverb

Make sure that the water is flowing through the discharge pipe outside. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 3 Aug. 2026

Cozy up near the wood-burning fireplace in the living room or take a seat outside for some late-night stargazing. — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026

Adjective

But in the meantime, the focus should remain on student outcomes and not on outside noise, Licata said. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 2026

Hollins’ value, it should be noted, is not limited to playing outside receiver in this offense, where Josh McDaniels will align him almost anywhere as the Patriots’ best blocking receiver. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2026

Noun

Brushed inside with a textured outside, these relaxed joggers and matching sweatshirt are breathable yet provide a bit of warmth in the best way. — Morgan Sullivan, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026

Vinicius Junior — Brazil/Real Madrid (-3) Almost scored one of the great World Cup goals against Japan with a nutmeg, jinking run and outside-of-the-boot poke that Zion Suzuki tipped onto the post. — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Phrases Containing outside

• outside of