prep
outwith
owt-WIHTH
Outwith (prep) means Outside of; beyond. Example: “The matter falls outwith the committee's remit.”
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Outside of; beyond.
"The matter falls outwith the committee's remit."
"This decision is outwith my control."
How to use outwith
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOutside of or beyond something — mainly used in Scottish and legal English.
When to use it
Common in Scottish English and legal/formal writing; rare elsewhere.
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Etymology
A Scots and Northern English word, from Middle English outwith — essentially a rearranged form of "without" in its old sense of "outside of."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “outwith” mean?
The word “outwith” means outside of; beyond. In plain terms, outside of or beyond something — mainly used in Scottish and legal English.
How do you pronounce “outwith”?
“Outwith” is pronounced owt-WIHTH (/aʊtˈwɪð/ in IPA).
How do you use “outwith” in a sentence?
Here is “outwith” used in a sentence: “The matter falls outwith the committee's remit.”
What is the opposite of “outwith”?
The opposite of “outwith” — its antonyms — is within.
What part of speech is “outwith”?
“Outwith” is a preposition.
Where does the word “outwith” come from?
The word “outwith” comes from Middle English. A Scots and Northern English word, from Middle English outwith — essentially a rearranged form of "without" in its old sense of "outside of.".
