outside outside /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/

adjective

1. () Coming from the outside  ( extraneous , external , outside )
   coming from the outside
    Extraneous light in the camera spoiled the photograph
   extraneous light in the camera spoiled the photograph
    Relying upon an extraneous income
   relying upon an extraneous income
    Disdaining outside pressure groups
   disdaining outside pressure groups
   
2. () Relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit  ( outside )
   relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
    An outside margin
   an outside margin
   
3. () Originating or belonging beyond some bounds  ( outside )
   originating or belonging beyond some bounds
    The outside world
   the outside world
    Outside interests
   outside interests
    An outside job
   an outside job
   
4. () Leading to or from the outside  ( outside )
   leading to or from the outside
    An outside door
   an outside door
   
5. () Functioning outside the boundaries or precincts of an organized unit  ( outside )
   functioning outside the boundaries or precincts of an organized unit
    Extramural hospital care and treatment
   extramural hospital care and treatment
    Extramural studies
   extramural studies
   
6. () Located, suited for, or taking place in the open air  ( out-of-door , outside , outdoor )
   located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
    Outdoor clothes
   outdoor clothes
    Badminton and other outdoor games
   badminton and other outdoor games
    A beautiful outdoor setting for the wedding
   a beautiful outdoor setting for the wedding
   
7. () From or between other countries  ( external , outside , international )
   from or between other countries
    External commerce
   external commerce
    International trade
   international trade
    Developing nations need outside help
   developing nations need outside help
   
8. (of a baseball pitch) on the far side of home plate from the batter  ( away , outside )
   (of a baseball pitch) on the far side of home plate from the batter
    The pitch was away (or wide)
   the pitch was away (or wide)
    An outside pitch
   an outside pitch
   
9. On or toward an outer edge  ( outside )
   on or toward an outer edge
    An outer lane
   an outer lane
    The outside lane
   the outside lane
   
10. Very unlikely  ( outside , remote )
    very unlikely
     An outside chance
    an outside chance
     A remote possibility
    a remote possibility
     A remote contingency
    a remote contingency
    

adverb

1. () Outside a building  ( alfresco , outdoors , out of doors , outside )
   outside a building
    In summer we play outside
   in summer we play outside
   
2. () On the outside  ( outside )
   on the outside
    Outside, the box is black
   outside, the box is black
   

noun

1. () The region that is outside of something  ( exterior , outside )
   the region that is outside of something
     They enjoyed a picnic outside, surrounded by beautiful scenery.
   They enjoyed a picnic outside, surrounded by beautiful scenery.
   
2. () The outer side or surface of something  ( exterior , outside )
   the outer side or surface of something
   

preposition

1. () External to or beyond the boundaries of a place or object.  ( outside )
   External to or beyond the boundaries of a place or object.
   
2. () Not within the limits, scope, or range of.  ( beyond , outside )
   Not within the limits, scope, or range of.