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outside

noun

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Meaning

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The external side or surface of something; the area beyond a building or enclosure.

Example Sentence

She waited outside the theater for her friends.

Usage Note

Use ‘outside’ when describing something that is not inside a building or container, such as ‘The playground is outside the school.’