OUTSIDE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for OUTSIDE?

Need another word that means the same as “outside”? Find 41 synonyms and 30 related words for “outside” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Outside” are: exterior, external surface, surface, case, skin, shell, crust, husk, covering, sheath, facade, elevation, front, frontage, longer edge, edge, external, international, extraneous, outdoor, away, remote, outer, outermost, outward, independent, consulting, hired, temporary, freelance, casual, visiting, extramural, peripatetic, alfresco, out of doors, outdoors, out of the house, on the outside, externally

Outside as a Noun

Definitions of "Outside" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “outside” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The outer side or surface of something.
• The external side or surface of something.
• The side of a bend or curve where the edge or surface is longer in extent.
• The external appearance of someone or something.
• The outer sheets of a ream of paper.
• The part of a path nearer to a road or further from a wall.
• The region that is outside of something.

Synonyms of "Outside" as a noun (16 Words)

case	A set of facts or arguments supporting one side in a legal case. The local social services discussed Gemma s case.
covering	The act of protecting something by covering it. A vinyl floor covering.
crust	A hardened layer, coating, or deposit on the surface of something soft. A crust of snow.
edge	An area next to a steep drop. His cars have the edge over his rivals.
elevation	The ability of a dancer to attain height in jumps. A dancer of exceptional elevation.
exterior	The outer surface or structure of something. A jar with floral designs on the exterior.
external surface	Outward features.
facade	The face or front of a building. The house has a half timbered facade.
front	The part of a garment covering a person s front. She put on a brave front.
frontage	The extent of land abutting on a street or water. The house is set in parkland with river frontage.
husk	Material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds. Oats contain more husk than barley.
longer edge	The attribute of urgency in tone of voice.
sheath	A condom. The fatty sheath around nerve fibres.
shell	Something resembling or likened to a shell because of its shape or its function as an outer case. He was a shell of the man he had been previously.
skin	The skin of a dead animal with or without the fur used as material for clothing or other items. The skin trade.
surface	The area of an outer part or uppermost layer of something. The surface area of a cube.

Usage Examples of "Outside" as a noun

• Record the date on the outside of the file.
• Was he as straight as he appeared on the outside?

Outside as an Adjective

Definitions of "Outside" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “outside” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• On the far side of home plate from the batter.
• (of a baseball pitch) on the far side of home plate from the batter.
• Leading to or from the outside.
• Originating or belonging beyond some bounds.
• Very unlikely.
• From or between other countries.
• Not belonging to or coming from within a particular group.
• Functioning outside the boundaries or precincts of an organized unit.
• On or toward an outer edge.
• Relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit.
• Located, suited for, or taking place in the open air.
• Originating or belonging beyond some bounds.
• Beyond one's own immediate personal concerns.
• (in soccer and other sports) denoting positions nearer to the sides of the field.
• Situated on or near the exterior or external surface of something.
• Coming from the outside.

Synonyms of "Outside" as an adjective (19 Words)

away	On the far side of home plate from the batter. The pitch was away or wide.
casual	Occurring from time to time. A casual worker.
consulting	Engaged in the business of giving expert advice to people working in a professional or technical field. A consulting engineer.
exterior	Situated in or suitable for the outdoors or outside of a building. Exterior paints.
external	From or between other countries. The external auditory canal.
extramural	Carried on outside the bounds of an institution or community. Extramural sports.
extraneous	Coming from the outside. The ballet struck me as extraneous and somewhat out of keeping with the rest of the play.
freelance	Serving for wages in a foreign army. A freelance journalist.
hired	Hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers. A hired assassin.
independent	(of income or resources) making it unnecessary to earn one’s living. Fiercely independent individualism.
international	Existing, occurring, or carried on between nations. An international agreement.
outdoor	Pertaining to or concerning the outdoors or outdoor activities. A beautiful outdoor setting for the wedding.
outer	Objective or physical; not subjective. The outer layer of the skin.
outermost	Furthest from the centre. The outermost layer of the earth.
outward	That is going out or leaving. The outward voyage.
peripatetic	Traveling especially on foot. The peripatetic nature of military life.
remote	Denoting a device which can only be accessed by means of a network. A remote possibility.
temporary	Not permanent; not lasting. A temporary job.
visiting	(of a person) on a visit to a person or place. A visiting professor.

Usage Examples of "Outside" as an adjective

• An outside margin.
• Disdaining outside pressure groups.
• An outside job.
• An outside door.
• I was able to face the outside world again.
• An outside pitch.
• An outside chance.
• The outside lane.
• Developing nations need outside help.
• He played at outside left.
• The outside world.
• Outside interests.
• Anne put the outside lights on.
• The use of outside contractors will speed up the process.

Outside as an Adverb

Definitions of "Outside" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “outside” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• Not within the boundaries or confines of a place.
• Outside a building.
• On the outside.
• Moving so as to end up beyond the boundaries or confines of a place.

Synonyms of "Outside" as an adverb (6 Words)

alfresco	Outside a building.
externally	Used to indicate that something occurs or comes from a source outside the institution, country, or subject affected. Externally funded projects.
on the outside	On the outside.
out of doors	From one’s possession.
out of the house	Moving or appearing to move away from a place, especially one that is enclosed or hidden.
outdoors	Outside a building. It was warm enough to eat outdoors.

Usage Examples of "Outside" as an adverb

• We ran outside.
• The dog was still barking outside.
• In summer we play outside.

Associations of "Outside" (30 Words)

away	An away match or win. He s away right now.
bivouac	Stay in a bivouac. We bivouacked on the north side of the town.
bounce	Hit something so that it bounces. A further two cheques of 160 also bounced.
by	In reserve; not for immediate use. A car flashed by on the other side of the road.
camp	Establish or set up a camp. Holiday parks in which you can camp or stay in a chalet.
clique	An exclusive circle of people with a common purpose. The old school clique.
exterior	The outer surface or structure of something. The museum has a modern exterior.
external	Coming from or relating to a country or institution other than the main subject. External composure.
extrinsic	Not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming or operating from outside. An extrinsic feature of the new building.
facing	A piece of material sewn on the inside of a garment, especially at the neck and armholes, to strengthen it. Two facing pages.
far	Situated at a great distance in space or time. He was standing in the far corner.
forth	From a particular thing or place or position forth is obsolete. From that day forth he gave me endless friendship.
further	To or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage further is used more often than farther in this abstract sense. As for her being a liar nothing could be further from the truth.
import	Sales of imported goods or services or the revenue from such sales. This surplus pushes up the yen which ought to boost imports.
internal	Innermost or essential. An internal telephone system.
leap	The distance leaped or to be leaped. We stopped to photograph a leap of leopards.
lining	The act of attaching an inside lining to a garment or curtain etc. Self clean oven linings.
obverse	Of or denoting the obverse of a coin or medal. True solitude is the obverse of true society.
outdoors	In or into the open air; outside a building or shelter. A lover of the great outdoors.
outer	A shot that strikes the outer. Spent hours adorning the outer man.
outermost	Furthest from the centre. The outermost layer of the earth.
outrigger	A boat fitted with an outrigger.
outward	Outwards. Outward pressure.
peripheral	A peripheral device. A peripheral control processor.
privy	(followed by `to’) informed about something secret or not generally known. A privy place to rest and think.
rebound	The act of securing possession of the rebounding basketball after a missed shot. The Share Index rebounded to show a twenty point gain.
remote	A remote control device. He lost the remote for his TV.
rind	Strip the bark from (a tree. When the meat ran out they had to rind trees and chew the inner bark for nourishment.
seeming	Appearing as such but not necessarily so. That dissidence between inward reality and outward seeming.
veneer	Cover with veneer. Her veneer of composure cracked a little.