outside
1 antonym for outside — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — The outer part or surface of something; the area beyond its boundary.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
The outer part or surface of something; the area beyond its boundary.
“The outside of the house needs a fresh coat of paint.”
exterior
outer surface
surface
face
outer side
shell
outdoor
outdoors
alfresco
out-of-door
out of doors
Opposites
2. adj
Coming from, located at, or relating to a place beyond a given boundary or group.
“They brought in an outside consultant to review the finances.”
Opposites
Antonyms
How to use outside
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
outside help
go outside
outside the box
Frequently asked questions
What does “outside” mean?
The word “outside” means the outer part or surface of something; the area beyond its boundary. In plain terms, beyond the boundary of something — a place, a building, a group, or a set of rules.
How do you pronounce “outside”?
“Outside” is pronounced owt-SYD (/aʊtˈsaɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “outside” in a sentence?
Here is “outside” used in a sentence: “The outside of the house needs a fresh coat of paint.”
What is the opposite of “outside”?
The opposite of “outside” — its antonyms — is inside.
What part of speech is “outside”?
Depending on how it is used, “outside” can be a noun, an adjective, a preposition and an adverb.
Is “outside” a common word?
“Outside” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “outside” have?
“Outside” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the outer part or surface of something; the area beyond its boundary.
What is the difference between the outside and the exterior?
Both mean the outer part of something, but they differ in tone and use. 'Outside' is the everyday word and can also mean the whole area beyond a boundary. 'Exterior' is more formal and usually refers to the outer surface of a building or object, as in a house's exterior.
What is the opposite of outside?
The opposite is the inside or interior — the part enclosed within something's boundary. Where the outside is the outer surface or the area beyond, the inside is the space contained within. A building's outside is its walls and roof; its inside is the rooms they enclose.
What is an example of the outside of something?
The outside of a house is its walls, roof, and front — everything you see before you step in. The outside of an apple is its skin. The outside of a box is its outer surface. In each case, it is the part facing the world, beyond the object's edge.
Related words
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