outside

(noun) the region that is outside of something. Synonyms: exterior.

(noun) the outer side or surface of something. Synonyms: exterior.

(adj) relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit. Synonyms: outside (vs. inside). Example: "An outside margin."

(adj) coming from the outside. Synonyms: external, extraneous. Examples: "Extraneous light in the camera spoiled the photograph." "Relying upon an extraneous income." "Disdaining outside pressure groups."

(adj) originating or belonging beyond some bounds:"the outside world". Examples: "Outside interests." "An outside job."

(adj) located, suited for, or taking place in the open air. Synonyms: outdoor(prenominal) (vs. indoor), out-of-door. Examples: "Outdoor clothes." "Badminton and other outdoor games." "A beautiful outdoor setting for the wedding."

(adj) functioning outside the boundaries or precincts of an organized unit. Examples: "Extramural hospital care and treatment." "Extramural studies."

(adj) leading to or from the outside. Synonyms: outside(prenominal). Example: "An outside door."

(adj) from or between other countries. Synonyms: external, international, outside(prenominal). Examples: "External commerce." "International trade." "Developing nations need outside help."

(adj) very unlikely. Synonyms: remote. Examples: "An outside chance." "A remote possibility." "A remote contingency."

(adj) on or toward an outer edge. Examples: "An outer lane." "The outside lane."

(adj) (of a baseball pitch) on the far side of home plate from the batter. Synonyms: away. Examples: "The pitch was away (or wide)." "An outside pitch."

(adv) outside a building. Synonyms: outdoors, out of doors, alfresco. Example: "In summer we play outside."

(adv) on the outside. Example: "Outside, the box is black."