outer (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈaʊtər/

Definition

Being on the outside or farther from the center.

Examples

• The outer layers of the Earth are the crust and mantle.

• He wore a thick coat to protect himself from the outer cold.

• The spaceship's outer hull was damaged by micrometeoroids.

How to Use outer

outer space (collocation)

The region beyond Earth's atmosphere. — "The James Webb Space Telescope is designed to observe objects in outer space."

outer limits (collocation)

The furthest extent of one's abilities or resources. — "He was working at the outer limits of his knowledge to solve the problem."

Synonyms of outer

Words with a similar meaning to outer:

• external
• exterior
• remote
• peripheral

Antonyms of outer

Words with the opposite meaning to outer:

• inner
• internal

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