外 — meaning in English

English meaning

• out adv Away from the inside, a home, or a central point.
• outside noun The outer part or surface of something; the area beyond its boundary.
• outward adj Relating to the outside or exterior; visible on the surface.

Senses

外 is used for these senses in English:

• out Specifically, away from home or one's usual place.
• outward Towards the outside; away from the centre. [from 10th c.]

out — full definition

1. adv Away from the inside, a home, or a central point.
2. adv No longer switched on, burning, or in operation.
3. adj No longer fashionable, current, or accepted.
4. verb To reveal something private about someone, especially their sexual orientation, without their consent.
5. noun A way of escaping an awkward or difficult situation.

outside — full definition

1. noun The outer part or surface of something; the area beyond its boundary.
2. adj Coming from, located at, or relating to a place beyond a given boundary or group.
3. prep Not inside; beyond the limits of.
4. adv In or into the open air; not indoors.

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