Outside vs. Outwith
Outside vs. Outwith
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Outside
Term AThe part of something that faces out; the outer surface.
Example: âHe's repainting the outside of his house.â;
The external appearance of someone or something.
Example: âHer outside was stern, but inside was a heart of gold.â;
The space beyond some limit or boundary.
Example: âViewed from the outside, the building seemed unremarkable.â;
The furthest limit, as to number, quantity, extent, etc.
Example: âIt may last a week at the outside.â;
The part of a road towards the central division: towards the right if one drives on the left, or towards the left if one drives on the right.
Example: âOn a motorway, you should always overtake other vehicles on the outside.â;
The side of a curved road, racetrack etc. that has the longer arc length; the side of a racetrack furthest from the interior of the course or some other point of reference.
Example: âOn the final bend, the second-place car tried to go around the outside of the leader but spun off into the barrier.â;
A passenger riding on the outside of a coach or carriage.
Of or pertaining to the outer surface, limit or boundary.
Example: âThe outside surface looks good.â;
Of, pertaining to or originating from beyond the outer surface, limit or boundary.
Away from the interior or center of something.
Originating from, arranged by, or being someone outside an organization, group, etc.
Example: âThe Board did not trust outside information about their rivals.â;
Extending or going beyond the borders or scope of an organization, group, etc.
Away far from the batter as it crosses home plate.
Example: âThe first pitch is ... just a bit outside.â;
Reaching the extreme or farthest limit, as to extent, quantity, etc; maximum.
Example: âan outside estimateâ;
Positioned towards the central division of a road: towards the right-hand side if one drives on the left, or left-hand side if one drives on the right.
Example: âthe outside lane of the motorwayâ;
(of a person) Not legally married to or related to (e.g. not born in wedlock to), and/or not residing with, a specified other person (parent, child, or partner); (of a marriage, relationship, etc) existing between two such people. out of wedlock, nonresidential.}}
To or in the outdoors or outside; to or in an area that is beyond the scope, limits, or borders of a given place.
Example: âI am going outside.â; âResidents of the city rarely ventured outside.â;
(colloquial) Not in prison.
Outdoors.
Example: âI slept outside last night.â;
On the outside of, not inside (something, such as a building).
Beyond the scope, limits, or borders of.
Example: âtourists from outside the countryâ;
Near, but not in.
(usually with âofâ) Except, apart from.
Example: âOutside of winning the lottery, the only way to succeed is through many years of hard work.â;
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.
Example: âThere may be great need of an outside where there is little or nothing within.â; âCreated beings see nothing but our outside.â;
The part or space which lies beyond the external edge of a structure or beyond the boundary of an inclosure.
Example: âI threw open the door of my chamber, and found the family standing on the outside.â;
The furthest limit, as to number, quantity, extent, etc.; the utmost; as, it may last a week at the outside.
One who, or that which, is without; hence, an outside passenger, as distinguished from one who is inside. See Inside, n. 3.
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.
Of or pertaining to the outside; external; exterior; superficial.
Reaching the extreme or farthest limit, as to extent, quantity, etc.; as, an outside estimate.
On or to the outside (of); without; on the exterior; as, to ride outside the coach; he stayed outside.
the region that is outside of something
the outer side or surface of something
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit;
Example: âan outside marginâ;
coming from the outside;
Example: âextraneous light in the camera spoiled the photographâ; ârelying upon an extraneous incomeâ; âdisdaining outside pressure groupsâ;
originating or belonging beyond some bounds:
Example: âthe outside worldâ; âoutside interestsâ; âan outside jobâ;
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air;
Example: âoutdoor clothesâ; âbadminton and other outdoor gamesâ; âa beautiful outdoor setting for the weddingâ;
functioning outside the boundaries or precincts of an organized unit;
Example: âextramural hospital care and treatmentâ; âextramural studiesâ;
leading to or from the outside;
Example: âan outside doorâ;
from or between other countries;
Example: âexternal commerceâ; âinternational tradeâ; âdeveloping nations need outside helpâ;
maximal in amount;
Example: âa maximal amountâ; âan outside estimateâ;
very unlikely;
Example: âan outside chanceâ; âa remote possibilityâ; âa remote contingencyâ;
on or toward an outer edge;
Example: âan outer laneâ; âthe outside laneâ;
(of a baseball pitch) on the far side of home plate from the batter;
Example: âthe pitch was away (or wide)â; âan outside pitchâ;
outside a building;
Example: âin summer we play outsideâ;
on the outside;
Example: âoutside, the box is blackâ;
Outwith
Term BOutside; beyond; outside of.
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