Outside: meaning, definitions and examples

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outside

[ ˈaʊtˈsaɪd ]

^{Context #1}

adverb of place

In or to the outer side or surface of something.

Synonyms

exterior, out, outdoors

Examples of usage

He stood outside.
The dog ran outside the house.
Please wait outside until your name is called.

^{Context #2}

outer side of a building or structure

The external side or surface of something.

Synonyms

exterior, facade, outer side

Examples of usage

The paint on the outside of the house is peeling.
She sat on the outside of the table.

^{Context #3}

located on the outer side

Situated or moving beyond the boundaries of something.

Synonyms

exterior, external, outer

Examples of usage

The outside lane of the highway is for faster vehicles.
He preferred the outside seat on the bus.

Translations

Translations of the word "outside" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fora

🇮🇳 बाहर

🇩🇪 außen

🇮🇩 di luar

🇺🇦 зовні

🇵🇱 na zewnątrz

🇯🇵 外

🇫🇷 dehors

🇪🇸 fuera

🇹🇷 dışarıda

🇰🇷 밖에

🇸🇦 خارج

🇨🇿 venku

🇸🇰 vonku

🇨🇳 外面

🇸🇮 zunaj

🇮🇸 úti

🇰🇿 сыртта

🇬🇪 გარეთ

🇦🇿 çöl

🇲🇽 fuera

Word origin

The word 'outside' originated from the combination of 'out' and 'side', referring to the outer part or surface of something. It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe the exterior or external location of objects, buildings, or places. The concept of 'outside' has been a fundamental aspect of human existence, representing the contrast between the interior and exterior spaces.

See also: out, outback, outer, outing, outlet, outward, outwardly, outwards.