outside

English

/ˈaʊtsaɪd/, /aʊtˈsaɪd/

noun
Definitions
  • The part of something that faces out; the outer surface.
  • The external appearance of someone or something.
  • The space beyond some limit or boundary.
  • The furthest limit, as to number, quantity, extent, etc.
  • The part of a road towards the central division: towards the right if one drives on the left, or towards the left if one drives on the right.
  • The side of a curved road, racetrack etc. that has the longer arc length; the side of a racetrack furthest from the interior of the course or some other point of reference.
  • (dated) A passenger riding on the outside of a coach or carriage.

Etymology

Affix from English out (surpassing, beyond, outward, away from) + English side (long, trailing, ample, vast, distant).

Origin

English

side

Gloss

long, trailing, ample, vast, distant

Concept
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Ontological Category

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