- Outside
- Outside Out"side`, n.
1. The external part of a thing; the part, end, or side which
forms the external surface; that which appears, or is
manifest; that which is superficial; the exterior.
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There may be great need of an outside where there is little or nothing within. --South. [1913 Webster]
Created beings see nothing but our outside. --Addison. [1913 Webster]
2. The part or space which lies beyond the external edge of a structure or beyond the boundary of an inclosure. [1913 Webster +PJC]
I threw open the door of my chamber, and found the family standing on the outside. --Spectator. [1913 Webster]
3. The furthest limit, as to number, quantity, extent, etc.; the utmost; as, it may last a week at the outside. [1913 Webster]
4. One who, or that which, is without; hence, an outside passenger, as distinguished from one who is inside. See {Inside}, n. 3. [Colloq. Eng.] [1913 Webster]
5. The part of the world not encompassed by or under control of an organization or institution; as, prisoners are not allowed to pass objects to persons on the outside; one may not discuss company secretes with anyone on the outside. [PJC]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.