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Entry 8 senses · 3 variants Webster, 1913

Outside

/outʹsīd/ · Out·side · IPA /ˈaʊt.saɪd/
01 n. 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 su…
  1. 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.
    “There may be great need of an outside where there is little or nothing within.” — South.
    “Created beings see nothing but our outside.” — Addison.
  2. 2.
    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.
  3. 3.
    The furthest limit, as to number, quantity, extent, etc.; the utmost; as, it may last a week at the outside.
  4. 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.] See: Inside
  5. 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.
02 a. Of or pertaining to the outside; external; exterior; superficial.
  1. 1.
    Of or pertaining to the outside; external; exterior; superficial.
  2. 2.
    Reaching the extreme or farthest limit, as to extent, quantity, etc.; as, an outside estimate.[Colloq.]
Phrases & compounds
Outside finish — a term for the minor parts, as corner boards, hanging stiles, etc., required to complete the exterior of a wooden building; -- rare in masonry.
03 adv. On or to the outside (of); without; on the exterior; as, to ride outside the coach; he stayed outside.
  1. 1.
    On or to the outside (of); without; on the exterior; as, to ride outside the coach; he stayed outside.