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Outside

noun, adverb, adjective

Outside means not inside or the area beyond a place.

7 letters 2 syllables

What does Outside mean?

Outside means not inside or the area beyond a place.

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Dictionary definition

The outer area or not inside a place.

Example sentences

Outside in a sentence

easy

We played outside after lunch.

medium

The outside of the box was blue.

hard

Writers can describe the outside of a building to help readers picture the setting.

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Practice the meaning of Outside

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does outside mean?

Practice 2

Which sentence uses outside correctly?

Practice 3

Which word is a helpful opposite or contrast for outside?

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Outside

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Sounds like

owt · syd · strongest beat: syd

Synonyms

Words like Outside

outdoorsUse for being in the open air.
exteriorUse for the outer part of something.
Antonyms

Opposite words

insideUse for within a place or object.
interiorUse for the inner part of something.
Synonym practice

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Word family

Outside word family

Base word

outside

noun

outsider

Someone not part of a group.

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