Pronunciation: /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/

Definitions of outside

noun the outer side, surface, or part; exterior

Example Sentences

A1 I like to play outside in the park.

A2 The children were playing outside when it started raining.

B1 I prefer to exercise outside rather than in a gym.

B2 The outside of the building was painted a bright shade of blue.

C1 The outside world can be unpredictable and chaotic.

C2 The outside temperature was a scorching 40 degrees Celsius.

adjective located on or relating to the outer side or surface of something

Example Sentences

A1 The cat likes to play outside.

A2 She enjoys picnics outside in the park.

B1 The outside temperature is very cold today.

B2 The outside appearance of the building is quite impressive.

C1 The outside world is full of wonders waiting to be explored.

C2 The outside perspective offers a different view on the situation.

adverb on or to the outer side or surface of something

Example Sentences

A1 I like to play outside.

A2 She waited outside the store for her friend.

B1 The children were playing outside in the yard.

B2 The restaurant had seating both inside and outside.

C1 The protesters gathered outside the government building.

C2 The hotel had a beautiful terrace outside overlooking the city.

Examples of outside in a Sentence

formal Please refrain from playing music too loudly outside after 10 PM.

informal Let's go hang out outside for some fresh air.

slang I'm so over this drama, let's take it outside!

figurative She kept her emotions hidden, but deep down she was screaming on the inside and crying on the outside.

Grammatical Forms of outside

past tense

outside

plural

outsides

comparative

more outside

superlative

most outside

present tense

outside

future tense

will outside

perfect tense

have outside

continuous tense

is outside

singular

outside

positive degree

outside

infinitive

to outside

gerund

outsiding

participle

outsided

Origin and Evolution of outside

First Known Use: 1200 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'outside' originated from the combination of the Old English words 'ut' (out) and 'side' (side).
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the exterior surface or outer part of something, the word 'outside' has evolved to also mean beyond the bounds or limits of a certain area or space.