1. Noun
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.
2. Noun
The part or space which lies without an inclosure; the outer side, as of a door, walk, or boundary.
3. Noun
The furthest limit, as to number, quantity, extent, etc.; the utmost; as, it may last a week at the outside.
4. Noun
One who, or that which, is without; hence, an outside passenger, as distinguished from one who is inside. See Inside, n. 3.
5. Adjective
Of or pertaining to the outside; external; exterior; superficial.
6. Adjective
Reaching the extreme or farthest limit, as to extent, quantity, etc.; as, an outside estimate.
7. Adverb
or prep. On or to the outside (of); without; on the exterior; as, to ride outside the coach; he stayed outside.
8. Adjective
unlikely to occur; "an outside chance"; "a remote possibility"; "a remote contingency"
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary
9. Adjective
from or between other countries; "external commerce"; "international trade"; "developing nations need outside help"
Vocabulary classified under Economics
10. Noun
the region that is outside of something
Vocabulary classified under Geography
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