n.
the external side or surface of something.
▸the part of a path nearer to a road.
▸the side of a bend or curve where the edge is longer.
▸
(outsides)
the outer sheets of a ream of paper.
▸the external appearance of someone or something.
adj.
- situated on or near the outside.
▸(in hockey, soccer, etc.) denoting positions nearer to the sides of the field.
- not of or belonging to a particular group.
▸beyond one's immediate personal concerns.
prep.
&
adv.
- situated or moving beyond the boundaries of.
▸not being a member of.
▸(in hockey, soccer, etc.) closer to the side of the field than.
- beyond the limits or scope of.
Phrase
- at the outside
at the most. - an outside chance
a remote possibility. - outside of
informal, chiefly N. Amer. beyond the boundaries of. ▸apart from.