outside (A1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/

Definition

In, at, or to the exterior of a place or thing.

Examples

• The children are playing outside.

• We ate dinner outside on the patio.

• Close the door to keep the cold outside.

How to Use outside

outside of (prepositional phrase)

In or to the exterior of; beyond the limits of. — "The garden is outside of the house."

Synonyms of outside

Words with a similar meaning to outside:

• outdoors
• exterior
• external
• outward

Antonyms of outside

Words with the opposite meaning to outside:

• inside
• indoors

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