what does outside mean?
OUTSIDE as NOUN
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- the outer side or surface of something
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Hypernyms(s) outside is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- the region that is outside of something
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Hypernyms(s) outside is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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OUTSIDE as ADJECTIVE
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- (of a baseball pitch) on the far side of home plate from the batter
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- the pitch was away (or wide)
- an outside pitch
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- originating or belonging beyond some bounds:”the outside world”
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- outside interests
- an outside job
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- on or toward an outer edge
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- an outer lane
- the outside lane
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- functioning outside the boundaries or precincts of an organized unit
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- extramural hospital care and treatment
- extramural studies
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- extraneous light in the camera spoiled the photograph
- relying upon an extraneous income
- disdaining outside pressure groups
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- an outside chance
- a remote possibility
- a remote contingency
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- a maximal amount
- an outside estimate
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- located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
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- outdoor clothes
- badminton and other outdoor games
- a beautiful outdoor setting for the wedding
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- relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
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OUTSIDE as ADVERB
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- in summer we play outside
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- outside, the box is black
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