outside

[US]/aʊt'saɪd/
[UK]/ˌaʊt'saɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. situated on the exterior; of or pertaining to the outer side
n. the outer side or surface
adv. on or toward the outer side
prep. beyond the boundaries of

Phrases & Collocations

outside of

inside and outside

on the outside

go outside

outside in

at the outside

outside and in

Example Sentences

an outside door lock; an outside antenna.

the outside traffic lane.

an outside telephone line.

an outside estimate of the cost

This is an outside estimate of the price.

Outside this door is the garage.

150 is an outside estimate.

They stood outside the door.

outside my comfort zone.

record the date on the outside of the file.

outside, the wind was as wild as ever.

It's outside my price range.

they went outside to slug it out.

we sat outside in the sun.

outside the context of

knew little of the outside world.

Real-world Examples

It is a bit chilly outside today.

Source: IELTS Vocabulary: Category Recognition

With all this moisture, it feels very muggy outside.

Source: New English 900 Sentences (Basic Edition)

Such centers once sparked controversy outside China.

Source: CRI Online January 2019 Collection

Towering mountains separated her village from the world outside.

Source: CET-6 Listening Past Exam Questions (with Translations)

The wind must be very strong outside.

Source: Bedtime stories for children

The remains of these terrifying sea monsters were discovered in a quarry just outside Stuttgart.

Source: PBS "Nature" documentary series

Hey, Sid and Nancy, will you two take it outside?

Source: Our Day This Season 1

They are rarely permitted outside their homes.

Source: This month VOA Special English

Put on your hat;it is cold outside.

Source: New Concept English: Vocabulary On-the-Go, Book One.

Generally thick and you wear it outside.

Source: IELTS Speaking Preparation Guide

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