[syn: outside, outdoors, out of doors, alfresco]
2. on the outside;
- Example: "outside, the box is black"
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Outside \Out"side`\, a.
1. Of or pertaining to the outside; external; exterior;
superficial.
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2. Reaching the extreme or farthest limit, as to extent,
quantity, etc.; as, an outside estimate. [Colloq.]
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Outside finish (Arch.), a term for the minor parts, as
corner boards, hanging stiles, etc., required to complete
the exterior of a wooden building; -- rare in masonry.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Outside \Out"side`\, n.
1. The external part of a thing; the part, end, or side which
forms the external surface; that which appears, or is
manifest; that which is superficial; the exterior.
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There may be great need of an outside where there is
little or nothing within. --South.
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Created beings see nothing but our outside.
--Addison.
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2. The part or space which lies beyond the external edge of a
structure or beyond the boundary of an inclosure.
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I threw open the door of my chamber, and found the
family standing on the outside. --Spectator.
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3. The furthest limit, as to number, quantity, extent, etc.;
the utmost; as, it may last a week at the outside.
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4. One who, or that which, is without; hence, an outside
passenger, as distinguished from one who is inside. See
Inside, n. 3. [Colloq. Eng.]
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5. The part of the world not encompassed by or under control
of an organization or institution; as, prisoners are not
allowed to pass objects to persons on the outside; one may
not discuss company secretes with anyone on the outside.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Outside \Out"side`\, adv. or prep.
On or to the outside (of); without; on the exterior; as, to
ride outside the coach; he stayed outside.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
outside
adv 1: outside a building; "in summer we play outside" [syn:
outside, outdoors, out of doors, alfresco] [ant:
indoors, inside]
2: on the outside; "outside, the box is black" [ant: inside,
within]
adj 1: relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit;
"an outside margin" [ant: inside]
2: coming from the outside; "extraneous light in the camera
spoiled the photograph"; "relying upon an extraneous income";
"disdaining outside pressure groups" [syn: external,
extraneous, outside]
3: originating or belonging beyond some bounds:"the outside
world"; "outside interests"; "an outside job"
4: located, suited for, or taking place in the open air;
"outdoor clothes"; "badminton and other outdoor games"; "a
beautiful outdoor setting for the wedding" [syn:
outdoor(a), out-of-door, outside] [ant: indoor(a)]
5: functioning outside the boundaries or precincts of an
organized unit; "extramural hospital care and treatment";
"extramural studies"
6: leading to or from the outside; "an outside door"
7: from or between other countries; "external commerce";
"international trade"; "developing nations need outside help"
[syn: external, international, outside(a)]
8: very unlikely; "an outside chance"; "a remote possibility";
"a remote contingency" [syn: outside, remote]
9: on or toward an outer edge; "an outer lane"; "the outside
lane"
10: (of a baseball pitch) on the far side of home plate from the
batter; "the pitch was away (or wide)"; "an outside pitch"
[syn: away, outside]
n 1: the region that is outside of something [syn: outside,
exterior] [ant: inside, interior]
2: the outer side or surface of something [syn: outside,
exterior] [ant: inside, interior]