OUTER Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

outer

adjective

ˈau̇-tər

Definition of outer

as in exterior

situated on the outside or farther out the outer edge of the blade of your figure skate always wears out faster than the inner because you use it more

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Recent Examples of outer Her home was visible, because the outer walls were cracked, but still standing. — Diaa Hadid, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026 Its two large outer patch pockets are useful for stashing items on the go, while its large internal zipped pocket could safely store a laptop. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026 Consider a nude or sparkly tone at the center of the lids, and perhaps a darker, richer shade along the outer orbital bone. — Laura Sandroni, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 Protect your base first, and the outer plan will be easier to manage. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outer

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In transport and mobile machinery, this direct integration converts exterior bodywork into an auxiliary power source.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Historic Preservation Commission members voted Thursday to approve exterior changes to the mansion’s original design plan as the building, now more than a century old, undergoes restoration and renovation as part of a new residential development.

— Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

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Despite the lack of outward signs in Ocean Springs, Nolan’s death has come to mean different things to different people and a lack of answers from authorities has left residents drawing their own conclusions about the circumstances of his death.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
The portrait in question, simply titled Roy Cohn, captures the lawyer’s striking outward stare and scar-split nose head on, surrounded by a black backdrop, a signature of Mapplethorpe’s images during the final decade of his life.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026

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outermost

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