Word Direct Answers

What does "outside" mean?

Outside: 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.

Additional senses

  1. 2.The furthest limit, as to number, quantity, extent, etc.; the utmost; as, it may last a week at the outside.
  2. 3.One who, or that which, is without; hence, an outside passenger, as distinguished from one who is inside. See Inside, n.
  3. 4.[Colloq. Eng.]
  4. 5.Of or pertaining to the outside; external; exterior; superficial.
  5. 6.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.
  6. 7.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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