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outside

The correct spelling is outside.

How to pronounce outside

noun

Say it like: Owt-sid-e

The correct spelling is outside. The part of something that faces out; the outer surface. For example: "He's repainting the outside of his house."

Usage Examples

He's repainting the outside of his house.

Her outside was stern, but inside was a heart of gold.

Viewed from the outside, the building seemed unremarkable.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The part of something that faces out; the outer surface.
  2. 2.The external appearance of someone or something.
  3. 3.The space beyond some limit or boundary.
  4. 4.The furthest limit, as to number, quantity, extent, etc.
  5. 5.The part of a road towards the central division: towards the right if one drives on the left, or towards the left if one drives on the right.

adjective

  1. 1.Of or pertaining to the outer surface, limit or boundary.
  2. 2.Of, pertaining to or originating from beyond the outer surface, limit or boundary.
  3. 3.Away from the interior or center of something.
  4. 4.Originating from, arranged by, or being someone outside an organization, group, etc.
  5. 5.Extending or going beyond the borders or scope of an organization, group, etc.

adverb

  1. 1.To or in the outdoors or outside; to or in an area that is beyond the scope, limits or borders of a given place.
  2. 2.Outdoors.

preposition

  1. 1.On the outside of, not inside (something, such as a building).
  2. 2.Beyond the scope, limits or borders of.
  3. 3.Near, but not in.
  4. 4.(usually with “of”) Except, apart from.

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