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Definitions for: Outside
[n] the outer side or surface of something
[n] the region that is outside of something
[adv] outside a building; "in summer we play outside"
[adv] on the outside; "outside, the box is black"
[adj] (of a baseball pitch) on the far side of home plate from the batter; "the pitch was away (or wide)"; "an outside pitch"
[adj] originating or belonging beyond some bounds:"the outside world"; "outside interests"; "an outside job"
[adj] on or toward an outer edge; "an outer lane"; "the outside lane"
[adj] functioning outside the boundaries or precincts of an organized unit; "extramural hospital care and treatment"; "extramural studies"
[adj] coming from the outside; "extraneous light in the camera spoiled the photograph"; "relying upon an extraneous income"; "disdaining outside pressure groups"
[adj] very unlikely; "outside chance"; "remote possibility"
[adj] maximal in amount; "a maximal amount"; "an outside estimate"
[adj] located, suited for, or taking place in the open air; "outdoor clothes"; "badminton and other outdoor games"; "a beautiful outdoor setting for the wedding"
[adj] relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit; "an outside margin"
Webster (1913) Definition: Out"side`, n.
1. The external part of a thing; the part, end, or side which
forms the surface; that which appears, or is manifest;
that which is superficial; the exterior.
There may be great need of an outside where there is
little or nothing within. --South.
Created beings see nothing but our outside.
--Addison.
2. The part or space which lies without an inclosure; the
outer side, as of a door, walk, or boundary.
I threw open the door of my chamber, and found the
family standing on the outside. --Spectator.
3. The furthest limit, as to number, quantity, extent, etc.;
the utmost; as, it may last a week at the outside.
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.]
Out"side`, a.
1. Of or pertaining to the outside; external; exterior;
superficial.
2. Reaching the extreme or farthest limit, as to extent,
quantity, etc.; as, an outside estimate. [Colloq.]
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.
Out"side`, adv.
or prep. On or to the outside (of); without; on the exterior;
as, to ride outside the coach; he stayed outside.
Synonyms: after-school(a), alfresco, alfresco, away, exterior, external, extracurricular, extramural, extraneous, extrinsic, inaccurate, largest, maximal, maximum, open-air(a), out of doors, outdoor(a), outdoors, outdoorsy, outer(a), out-of-door, remote, right(a), unlikely
Antonyms: indoor(a), indoors, inside, inside, inside, interior, within
See Also: exterior, open, open air, outdoors, out-of-doors, part, region, surface
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