Outside

/ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/ adverb

Definition

Outside means not in a building or enclosed space, but in the open air or beyond something’s limits.

Etymology

From “out” and “side,” originally describing the outer surface or area of something. Over time it became a common word for the open air compared with indoors.

Kelly Says

Outside isn’t just a place; it’s a boundary word—whatever is outside defines what counts as inside. In many cultures, outside is linked with freedom and nature, but also with risk and the unknown.

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