Outside word meaning and definition

[noun] the outer side or surface of something
[noun] the region that is outside of something
[adv] outside a building; "in summer we play outside"
[adv] on the outside; "outside, the box is black"
[adjective] (of a baseball pitch) on the far side of home plate from the batter; "the pitch was away (or wide)"; "an outside pitch"
[adjective] originating or belonging beyond some bounds:"the outside world"; "outside interests"; "an outside job"
[adjective] on or toward an outer edge; "an outer lane"; "the outside lane"
[adjective] functioning outside the boundaries or precincts of an organized unit; "extramural hospital care and treatment"; "extramural studies"
[adjective] coming from the outside; "extraneous light in the camera spoiled the photograph"; "relying upon an extraneous income"; "disdaining outside pressure groups"
[adjective] very unlikely; "outside chance"; "remote possibility"
[adjective] maximal in amount; "a maximal amount"; "an outside estimate"
[adjective] located, suited for, or taking place in the open air; "outdoor clothes"; "badminton and other outdoor games"; "a beautiful outdoor setting for the wedding"
[adjective] relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit; "an outside margin"

\Out"side`\, n. 1. The external part of a thing; the part, end, or side which forms the surface; that which appears, or is manifest; that which is superficial; the exterior. There may be great need of an outside where there is little or nothing within. --South. Created beings see nothing but our outside. --Addison. 2. The part or space which lies without an inclosure; the outer side, as of a door, walk, or boundary. I threw open the door of my chamber, and found the family standing on the outside. --Spectator. 3. The furthest limit, as to number, quantity, extent, etc.; the utmost; as, it may last a week at the outside. 4. One who, or that which, is without; hence, an outside passenger, as distinguished from one who is inside. See {Inside}, n. 3. [Colloq. Eng.]
\Out"side`\, a. 1. Of or pertaining to the outside; external; exterior; superficial. 2. Reaching the extreme or farthest limit, as to extent, quantity, etc.; as, an outside estimate. [Colloq.] {Outside finish} (Arch.), a term for the minor parts, as corner boards, hanging stiles, etc., required to complete the exterior of a wooden building; -- rare in masonry.
\Out"side`\, adv. or prep. On or to the outside (of); without; on the exterior; as, to ride outside the coach; he stayed outside.

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