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outside

[out-sahyd, -sahyd, out-sahyd, out-, out-sahyd, out-sahyd, out-sahyd] / ˈaʊtˈsaɪd, -ˌsaɪd, ˌaʊtˈsaɪd, ˈaʊt-, ˌaʊtˈsaɪd, ˌaʊtˈsaɪd, ˈaʊtˌsaɪd /
ADJECTIVE
external
Synonyms
STRONGEST
farther foreign out
STRONG
alfresco alien exterior extreme outdoor over surface
WEAK
apart from away from extramural extraneous farthest furthest open-air outer outermost outward
Antonyms
STRONG
central interior middle
WEAK
certain definite good inside internal likely sure
ADJECTIVE
slight, slim
Synonyms
STRONGEST
far off small
STRONG
faint remote
WEAK
distant marginal negligible slender unlikely
Antonyms
WEAK
central certain definite good inside internal likely middle sure
NOUN
exterior; out-of-doors
Synonyms
STRONGEST
front surface
STRONG
appearance covering facade face integument open outdoors sheath skin topside
WEAK
open air seeming without
Antonyms
STRONG
character personality
WEAK
center indoors inside interior middle

Example Sentences

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The man, who is adamant he's remorseful and wants a fresh start once back on the outside, messages after news of the death of Ian Huntley rippled through Britain's prisons - and the country.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Farley also said that Ford would expand partnerships with Chinese automakers outside the U.S. to bolster its global competitiveness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

It’s right on the harbor and you can sit outside and look at the boats coming in and out.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

She’s a pop star caught outside of time, unable to give a straight answer about why this next show is going to be so important.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

This must be near the outside edge of the prison: the wind had never shrieked so in the other one.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom