Outside Definition & Meaning
outside
- adverb
- outside a building; "in summer we play outside"
- on the outside; "outside, the box is black"
- adjective
- relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit; "an outside margin"
- coming from the outside; "extraneous light in the camera spoiled the photograph"; "relying upon an extraneous income"; "disdaining outside pressure groups"
- originating or belonging beyond some bounds:"the outside world"; "outside interests"; "an outside job"
- located, suited for, or taking place in the open air; "outdoor clothes"; "badminton and other outdoor games"; "a beautiful outdoor setting for the wedding"
- functioning outside the boundaries or precincts of an organized unit; "extramural hospital care and treatment"; "extramural studies"
- leading to or from the outside; "an outside door"
- from or between other countries; "external commerce"; "international trade"; "developing nations need outside help"
- very unlikely; "an outside chance"; "a remote possibility"; "a remote contingency"
- on or toward an outer edge; "an outer lane"; "the outside lane"
- (of a baseball pitch) on the far side of home plate from the batter; "the pitch was away (or wide)"; "an outside pitch"
- noun
- the region that is outside of something
- the outer side or surface of something
"Outside" in song lyrics
See how outside is used in real songs:
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"Just tell your hoodlum friend outside"
2 Live Crew — Yakety Yak -
"Obstacle absorb outside"
2Mex — It Will -
"This is my house, you get out, why am I outside"
Abstract Rude w/ Moka Only and Prevail — She's Always Right
Words that rhyme with outside
Usage tips for "outside"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "outside" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for outside to find words that pair well.
Use "outside" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does outside mean?
- outside a building; "in summer we play outside" on the outside; "outside, the box is black" relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit; "an outside margin" coming from the outside; "extraneous light in the camera spoiled the photograph"; "relying upon an extraneous income"; "disdaining outside pressure groups" originating or belonging beyond some bounds:"the outside world"; "outside interests"; "an outside job" located, suited for, or taking place in the open air; "outdoor clothes
- What part of speech is outside?
- Outside is an adverb, an adjective, and a noun.
- How many definitions does outside have?
- Outside has 14 definitions across 3 parts of speech (adverb, adjective, noun).