outside

Definitions

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

Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).

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• What is 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 called?
• What is the furthest limit, as to number, quantity, extent, etc.; the utmost; as, it may last a week at the outside called?
• What is one who, or that which, is without; hence, an outside passenger, as distinguished from one who is inside. See Inside, n called?
• What is of or pertaining to the outside; external; exterior; superficial called?
• What is or prep. On or to the outside (of); without; on the exterior; as, to ride outside the coach; he stayed outside called?