outside

A1 · Beginner

prep. on the outer side of something, like a house or a box.

prep. positioned on the exterior of a specific container, building, or boundary.

“There is a small wooden bench just outside the front door.”

“The security guards remained stationed outside the embassy gates throughout the duration of the protest.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

prep. not included in a particular group, subject, or set of rules.

prep. beyond the scope, limits, or boundaries of a non-physical concept or organization.

“This problem is outside my area of expertise, so I cannot help you.”

“The legal team argued that the events in question occurred outside the jurisdiction of the local courts.”

A2 · Elementary

adj. relating to the outer part or surface of something.

adj. pertaining to the external surface or the part that faces away from the center.

“The outside walls of the house need a new coat of paint.”

“The architect specified a durable stone for the outside cladding to ensure the building could withstand harsh coastal weather.”

B1 · Intermediate

adj. coming from a different company or group.

adj. originating from or belonging to a separate organization or social circle.

“The company hired an outside consultant to review their finances.”

“To ensure a fair result, the board requested an outside audit of the election proceedings.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. describing a very small or unlikely chance of something happening.

adj. denoting a remote or unlikely possibility; usually collocated with 'chance'.

“There is an outside chance that the flight will be cancelled due to the storm.”

“Although he is the underdog, analysts suggest he has an outside chance of winning if the voter turnout is high.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. the part of something that faces out; the surface you can see from the street.

n. the external part or surface of an object or entity.

Español:exterior

“The outside of the fruit is rough, but the inside is very soft.”

“From the outside, the warehouse looked abandoned, but the interior had been converted into a modern high-tech laboratory.”