outside
word
/ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
owt-SYD
/ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/
owt-SYD
Definition
The area that is not inside a place or building; the outdoors or external part of something. It can refer to location or position relative to an object or structure.
Usage & Nuances
Used as both a noun ("the outside of the house"), adverb ("go outside"), and adjective ("outside door"). Common in daily speech, not formal. Often used for locations away from a particular place. Sometimes contrasted with "inside".
Spanish: afuera - exteriorPortuguese (BR): fora - lado de foraPortuguese (PT): fora - exteriorChinese (Simplified): 外面 - 户外Chinese (Traditional): 外面 - 戶外Hindi: बाहरArabic: خارجBengali: বাইরেRussian: улица - снаружиJapanese: 外 - 外側Vietnamese: bên ngoàiKorean: 밖 - 외부Turkish: dışarı - dışUrdu: باہرIndonesian: luar
Example Sentences
The children are playing outside.
basic
It is cold outside today.
basic
She stood outside for hours waiting for the concert to start.
natural
The paint is peeling off the outside of the house.
natural
Can you check if my car is parked outside?
natural
Please wait outside the door.
basic