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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

OUTSI'DE, n.
1. The external part of a thing; the part, end or side which forms the surface or superficies.
2. Superficial appearance; exterior; as the outside of a man or of manners.
Created beings see nothing but our outside.
3. Person; external man.
4. The part or place that lies without or beyond an inclosure.
I threw open the door of my chamber and found the family standing on the outside.
5. The utmost.

WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005)

adj
1: relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit; "an outside margin" [ant: inside]
2: coming from the outside; "extraneous light in the camera spoiled the photograph"; "relying upon an extraneous income"; "disdaining outside pressure groups" [syn: external, extraneous, outside]
3: originating or belonging beyond some bounds:"the outside world"; "outside interests"; "an outside job"
4: located, suited for, or taking place in the open air; "outdoor clothes"; "badminton and other outdoor games"; "a beautiful outdoor setting for the wedding" [syn: outdoor, out-of-door, outside] [ant: indoor]
5: functioning outside the boundaries or precincts of an organized unit; "extramural hospital care and treatment"; "extramural studies"
6: leading to or from the outside; "an outside door"
7: from or between other countries; "external commerce"; "international trade"; "developing nations need outside help" [syn: external, international, outside]
8: very unlikely; "an outside chance"; "a remote possibility"; "a remote contingency" [syn: outside, remote]
9: on or toward an outer edge; "an outer lane"; "the outside lane"
10: (of a baseball pitch) on the far side of home plate from the batter; "the pitch was away (or wide)"; "an outside pitch" [syn: away, outside] n
1: the region that is outside of something [syn: outside, exterior] [ant: inside, interior]
2: the outer side or surface of something [syn: outside, exterior] [ant: inside, interior] adv
1: outside a building; "in summer we play outside" [syn: outside, outdoors, out of doors, alfresco] [ant: indoors, inside]
2: on the outside; "outside, the box is black" [ant: inside, within]

Merriam Webster's

I. noun Date: 1502 1. a. a place or region beyond an enclosure or boundary: as (1) the world beyond the confines of an institution (as a prison) (2) often capitalized, in Alaska the world beyond the territory or state of Alaska; especially the 48 contiguous states b. the area farthest from a specified point of reference: as (1) the side of home plate farthest from the batter (2) the part of a playing area toward the sidelines (3) the part of a playing area away from the goal 2. an outer side or surface 3. an outer manifestation ; appearance 4. the extreme limit of a guess ; maximum <the crowd numbered 10,000 at the outside> II. adjective Date: 1634 1. a. of, relating to, or being on or toward the outer side or surface <the outside edge> b. of, relating to, or being on or toward the outer side of a curve or turn c. of, relating to, or being on or near the outside <an outside pitch> 2. a. situated or performed outside a particular place b. connected with or giving access to the outside <outside telephone line> 3. maximum 4. a. not included or originating in a particular group or organization <blamed the riot on outside agitators> b. not belonging to one's regular occupation or duties <outside interests> 5. barely possible ; remote <an outside chance> 6. made or done from the outside <borrowed a basketball and practiced his outside shot> III. adverb Date: 1813 1. on or to the outside 2. outdoors IV. preposition Date: 1826 1. — used as a function word to indicate movement to or position on the outer side of 2. beyond the limits of <outside the scope of this report> <outside the law> 3. except

Oxford Reference Dictionary

n., adj., adv., & prep. --n. 1 the external side or surface; the outer parts (painted blue on the outside). 2 the external appearance; the outward aspect of a building etc. 3 (of a path) the side away from the wall or next to the road. 4 (also attrib.) all that is without; the world as distinct from the thinking subject (learn about the outside world; viewed from the outside the problem is simple). 5 a position on the outer side (the gate opens from the outside). 6 colloq. the highest computation (it is a mile at the outside). 7 an outside player in football etc. 8 (in pl.) the outer sheets of a ream of paper. --adj. 1 of or on or nearer the outside; outer. 2 a not of or belonging to some circle or institution (outside help; outside work). b (of a broker) not a member of the Stock Exchange. 3 (of a chance etc.) remote; very unlikely. 4 (of an estimate etc.) the greatest or highest possible (the outside price). 5 (of a player in football etc.) positioned nearest to the edge of the field. --adv. 1 on or to the outside. 2 in or to the open air. 3 not within or enclosed or included. 4 sl. not in prison. --prep. (also disp. foll. by of) 1 not in; to or at the exterior of (meet me outside the post office). 2 external to, not included in, beyond the limits of (outside the law). Phrases and idioms: at the outside (of an estimate etc.) at the most. get outside of sl. eat or drink. outside and in outside and inside. outside broadcast Brit. a broadcast made on location and not in a studio. outside edge (on an ice-skate) each of the edges facing outwards when both feet are together. outside in = inside out. outside interest a hobby; an interest not connected with one's work or normal way of life. outside seat a seat nearer the end of a row. outside track the outside lane of a sports track etc. which is longer because of the curve.

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Inside In"side`, n. 1. The part within; interior or internal portion; content. Looked he o' the inside of the paper? --Shak. 2. pl. The inward parts; entrails; bowels; hence, that which is within; private thoughts and feelings. Here's none but friends; we may speak Our insides freely. --Massinger. 3. An inside passenger of a coach or carriage, as distinguished from one upon the outside. [Colloq. Eng.] So down thy hill, romantic Ashbourne, glides The Derby dilly, carrying three insides. --Anti-Jacobin. Patent insides or outside, a name give to newspaper sheets printed on one side with general and miscellaneous matter, and furnished wholesale to offices of small newspapers, where the blank pages are filled up with recent and local news.

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Outside Out"side`, n. 1. 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. There may be great need of an outside where there is little or nothing within. --South. Created beings see nothing but our outside. --Addison. 2. The part or space which lies without an inclosure; the outer side, as of a door, walk, or boundary. I threw open the door of my chamber, and found the family standing on the outside. --Spectator. 3. The furthest limit, as to number, quantity, extent, etc.; the utmost; as, it may last a week at the outside. 4. One who, or that which, is without; hence, an outside passenger, as distinguished from one who is inside. See Inside, n. 3. [Colloq. Eng.]

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Outside Out"side`, a. 1. Of or pertaining to the outside; external; exterior; superficial. 2. Reaching the extreme or farthest limit, as to extent, quantity, etc.; as, an outside estimate. [Colloq.] Outside finish (Arch.), a term for the minor parts, as corner boards, hanging stiles, etc., required to complete the exterior of a wooden building; -- rare in masonry.

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Outside Out"side`, adv. or prep. On or to the outside (of); without; on the exterior; as, to ride outside the coach; he stayed outside.

Collin's Cobuild Dictionary

(outsides) Frequency: The word is one of the 700 most common words in English. Note: The form 'outside of' can also be used as a preposition. This form is more usual in American English. 1. The outside of something is the part which surrounds or encloses the rest of it. ...the outside of the building... Cook over a fairly high heat until the outsides are browned. ? inside N-COUNT: usu the N, oft N of n • Outside is also an adjective. ...high up on the outside wall. ADJ: ADJ n 2. If you are outside, you are not inside a building but are quite close to it. 'Was the car inside the garage?'—'No, it was still outside.'... Outside, the light was fading rapidly... The shouting outside grew louder. ? inside ADV: be ADV, ADV after v, n ADV, ADV with cl • Outside is also a preposition. The victim was outside a shop when he was attacked. ? inside PREP • Outside is also an adjective. ...the outside temperature. ...an outside toilet. ADJ: ADJ n 3. If you are outside a room, you are not in it but are in the passage or area next to it. She'd sent him outside the classroom... He stood in the narrow hallway just outside the door. ? inside PREP • Outside is also an adverb. They heard voices coming from outside in the corridor... ? inside ADV: ADV after v, n ADV 4. When you talk about the outside world, you are referring to things that happen or exist in places other than your own home or community. ...a side of Morris's character she hid carefully from the outside world... It's important to have outside interests. ADJ: ADJ n • Outside is also an adverb. The scheme was good for the prisoners because it brought them outside into the community. ADV: ADV after v 5. People or things outside a country, town, or region are not in it. ...an old castle outside Budapest... The number of warships stationed outside European waters roughly doubled. ? in PREP: n/-ed PREP n • Outside is also a noun. Peace cannot be imposed from the outside by the United States or anyone else. N-SING: the N 6. On a road with two separate carriageways, the outside lanes are the ones which are closest to its centre. It was travelling in the outside lane at 78mph. ? inside ADJ: ADJ n 7. Outside people or organizations are not part of a particular organization or group. The company now makes much greater use of outside consultants. ADJ: ADJ n • Outside is also a preposition. He is hoping to recruit a chairman from outside the company. PREP 8. Outside a particular institution or field of activity means in other fields of activity or in general life. ...the largest merger ever to take place outside the oil industry. PREP 9. Something that is outside a particular range of things is not included within it. She is a beautiful boat, but way, way outside my price range... = beyond ? within PREP 10. Something that happens outside a particular period of time happens at a different time from the one mentioned. They are open outside normal daily banking hours. PREP 11. You use at the outside to say that you think that a particular amount is the largest possible in a particular situation, or that a particular time is the latest possible time for something to happen. Give yourself forty minutes at the outside. PHRASE: PHR with cl, amount PHR

Soule's Dictionary of English Synonyms

I. n. 1. Exterior, surface, superficies, external part, externality. 2. Utmost, farthest limit. II. a. Exterior, external, outward, outer, on the surface, superficial.

Moby Thesaurus

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