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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
Attendees often pay thousands of dollars to be in the room, only to lament the lack of representation and authenticity on-stage, and the lack of progress outside it. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 Just last week, a man was charged with planning a mass shooting at a Hindu temple outside Chicago. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
Adverb
Less than half a mile away, business owner Sierra Jordan told CNN the familiar sound of children laughing and playing outside at recess gave way to the frantic arrival of ambulances. — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026 The pope then walked outside greeted and waved at the crowd and shook hands of hospital staff lined up by car to see him off. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Adjective
Many externally hired CROs are coming from outside banking and credit unions, with talent sourced from consulting firms, law firms and even state bank regulator’s offices. — Paul Davis, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Other unresolved questions have little to do with outside consulting firms. — Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026
Noun
From outside, the red brick building that Faena occupies does nothing to hint at the over-the-top decor of what lies inside. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 The remarkable result of the collaboration is an open-air residence crafted from natural and reclaimed materials, where the boundary between inside and outside is completely blurred. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 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
  • But beyond just the legal battles and headlines, speakers on Sunday also focused on the more personal impact for people one year later.
    — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Yet by the time their reputation had carried beyond the M6, both men had moved on.
    — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of beyond
Adverb
  • Thanks to their actions, their teacher survived, and is one of approximately 350,000 Americans who experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest each year.
    — Meng Yang, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The other 20 developers, out there, this would open gate over here.
    — Annette Beard, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of out
Adjective
  • Holding her tongue is not Kate’s forte in general, and the severity of Todd’s avalanche of blunders in their meeting with the British foreign secretary tests the outer limits of her ability.
    — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Electrons from outer shells then fell into those vacancies, releasing energy as X-rays.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of outer
Adjective
  • Bieber’s dance rehearsals and the functional off-stage uniform of ballet dancers.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • After an off week, Ole Miss dominated Vanderbilt on Saturday to the tune of 52-17 in Nashville.
    — PJ Green October 12, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of off
Adjective
  • That means most people are exposed to AI’s downsides — rising electricity costs, potential job disruption — without any claim on its upside.
    — Sarah Cannon, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • However, according to most opinion polls, the election is too close to call.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of most
Noun
  • Pemberley exteriors and grounds scenes were filmed at Lyme Park, an estate in the Peak District south of Manchester.
    — Nicholas DeRenzo, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The exterior of the building features a large mural of Paul McCartney and John Lennon with their guitars.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of exterior
Noun
  • Alfozan faces one count of using or attempting to use a device to intercept oral communications, which carries a maximum of five years in prison.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Although Solar Cycle 25 has passed its maximum, the sun remains in an active phase of its approximately 11-year cycle.
    — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of maximum

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“Outside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outside. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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