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The outer layer of the jacket was waterproof.
What does Outer mean?
Outer means on the outside.
Dictionary definition
On the outside or farther from the center.
Example sentences
Outer in a sentence
medium
The map showed the outer edge of the park.
hard
Astronomers study planets in the outer parts of the solar system.
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What does outer mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to outer?
Outside is close in meaning to outer.
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Which sentence uses outer correctly?
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ow · ter · strongest beat: ow
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WordOuter.
Partadjective.
MeaningOuter means on the outside.
ExampleExample: The outer layer of the jacket was waterproof.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ow · ter
- Strongest beat
- ow
- Ending
- ter
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ow.
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Outer word family
Base word
outer
adjective
outermost
Farthest outside.
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Outer means on the outside.
Common mix-up
Outer is not the same as inner. Outer means outer means on the outside.
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Read this model sentence: The map showed the outer edge of the park. Clue words: map, showed, edge. Underline clue words that show why outer fits instead of inner. Now write one new sentence that shows outer without using the word outer. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show outer?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The map showed the outer edge of the park." Why does outer fit better than inner?
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