outside

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   outside a building

   in summer we play outside

2. 2
   adv

   on the outside

   outside, the box is black

3. 3
   adj

   originating or belonging beyond some bounds:'the outside world'

   outside interests

4. 4
   adj

   very unlikely

   an outside chance

5. 5
   adj

   relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

   an outside margin

6. 6
   noun

   The part of something that faces out; the outer surface.

   He's repainting the outside of his house.

7. 7
   noun

   The external appearance of someone or something.

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

8. 8
   noun

   The space beyond some limit or boundary.

   Viewed from the outside, the building seemed unremarkable.

Etymology

From out + side.