Definition: the outer side or surface of something
Similar words: surface
Definition: the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object
Usage: they skimmed over the surface of the water; a brush small enough to clean every dental surface; the sun has no distinct surface
Definition: the region that is outside of something
Definition: the extended spatial location of something
Usage: the farming regions of France; religions in all parts of the world; regions of outer space
Definition: (of a baseball pitch) on the far side of home plate from the batter
Usage: the pitch was away (or wide); an outside pitch
Similar words: inaccurate
Definition: not exact
Usage: an inaccurate translation; the thermometer is inaccurate
Synonyms: outside
Definition: originating or belonging beyond some bounds:"the outside world"
Usage: outside interests; an outside job
Similar words: external
Definition: happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface
Usage: the external auditory canal; external pressures
Synonyms: outside
Definition: on or toward an outer edge
Usage: an outer lane; the outside lane
Similar words: outer
Definition: being on the outside or further from a center
Usage: spent hours adorning the outer man; the outer suburbs
Synonyms: outside
Definition: leading to or from the outside
Usage: an outside door
Similar words: exterior
Definition: situated in or suitable for the outdoors or outside of a building
Usage: an exterior scene; exterior grade plywood; exterior paints
Synonyms: outside, external, international
Definition: from or between other countries
Usage: external commerce; international trade; developing nations need outside help
Similar words: foreign
Definition: of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
Usage: foreign trade; a foreign office
Synonyms: outside
Definition: functioning outside the boundaries or precincts of an organized unit
Usage: extramural hospital care and treatment; extramural studies
Similar words: extramural
Definition: carried on outside the bounds of an institution or community
Usage: extramural sports
Synonyms: external, extraneous, outside
Definition: coming from the outside
Usage: extraneous light in the camera spoiled the photograph; relying upon an extraneous income; disdaining outside pressure groups
Similar words: extrinsic
Definition: not forming an essential part of a thing or arising or originating from the outside
Usage: extrinsic evidence; an extrinsic feature of the new building; that style is something extrinsic to the subject; looking for extrinsic aid
Definition: very unlikely
Usage: an outside chance; a remote possibility; a remote contingency
Similar words: unlikely
Definition: has little chance of being the case or coming about
Usage: an unlikely story; an unlikely candidate for reelection; a butcher is unlikely to preach vegetarianism
Synonyms: out-of-door, outdoor, outside
Definition: located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
Usage: outdoor clothes; badminton and other outdoor games; a beautiful outdoor setting for the wedding
Similar words: open-air, alfresco
Definition: in the open air
Usage: an alfresco lunch; an open-air theater
Similar words: outdoorsy
Definition: characteristic of or suitable to outdoor life
Usage: a rugged outdoorsy life
Synonyms: outside
Definition: relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
Usage: an outside margin
Similar words: after-school
Definition: outside regular school hours
Usage: a special after-school class
Similar words: extracurricular
Definition: outside the regular duties of your job or profession
Similar words: extracurricular
Definition: outside the regular academic curriculum
Usage: sports and drama are popular extracurricular activities
Similar words: right
Definition: (of the side of cloth or clothing) facing or intended to face outward
Usage: the right side of the cloth showed the pattern; be sure your shirt is right side out