Result from Foreign Dictionaries (4 entries found)

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Outside \Out"side`\, a. 1. Of or pertaining to the outside; external; exterior; superficial. [1913 Webster] 2. Reaching the extreme or farthest limit, as to extent, quantity, etc.; as, an outside estimate. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster] {Outside finish} (Arch.), a term for the minor parts, as corner boards, hanging stiles, etc., required to complete the exterior of a wooden building; -- rare in masonry. [1913 Webster] From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Outside \Out"side`\, n. 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. [1913 Webster] There may be great need of an outside where there is little or nothing within. --South. [1913 Webster] Created beings see nothing but our outside. --Addison. [1913 Webster] 2. The part or space which lies beyond the external edge of a structure or beyond the boundary of an inclosure. [1913 Webster +PJC] I threw open the door of my chamber, and found the family standing on the outside. --Spectator. [1913 Webster] 3. The furthest limit, as to number, quantity, extent, etc.; the utmost; as, it may last a week at the outside. [1913 Webster] 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.] [1913 Webster] 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. [PJC] From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Outside \Out"side`\, adv. or prep. On or to the outside (of); without; on the exterior; as, to ride outside the coach; he stayed outside. [1913 Webster] From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: outside adv 1: outside a building; "in summer we play outside" [syn: {outside}, {outdoors}, {out of doors}, {alfresco}] [ant: {indoors}, {inside}] 2: on the outside; "outside, the box is black" [ant: {inside}, {within}] adj 1: relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit; "an outside margin" [ant: {inside}] 2: coming from the outside; "extraneous light in the camera spoiled the photograph"; "relying upon an extraneous income"; "disdaining outside pressure groups" [syn: {external}, {extraneous}, {outside}] 3: originating or belonging beyond some bounds:"the outside world"; "outside interests"; "an outside job" 4: located, suited for, or taking place in the open air; "outdoor clothes"; "badminton and other outdoor games"; "a beautiful outdoor setting for the wedding" [syn: {outdoor(a)}, {out-of-door}, {outside}] [ant: {indoor(a)}] 5: functioning outside the boundaries or precincts of an organized unit; "extramural hospital care and treatment"; "extramural studies" 6: leading to or from the outside; "an outside door" 7: from or between other countries; "external commerce"; "international trade"; "developing nations need outside help" [syn: {external}, {international}, {outside(a)}] 8: very unlikely; "an outside chance"; "a remote possibility"; "a remote contingency" [syn: {outside}, {remote}] 9: on or toward an outer edge; "an outer lane"; "the outside lane" 10: (of a baseball pitch) on the far side of home plate from the batter; "the pitch was away (or wide)"; "an outside pitch" [syn: {away}, {outside}] n 1: the region that is outside of something [syn: {outside}, {exterior}] [ant: {inside}, {interior}] 2: the outer side or surface of something [syn: {outside}, {exterior}] [ant: {inside}, {interior}]