the outside

noun
UK: /ˌði ˈaʊtsaɪd/
US: /ˌði ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/

  1. The external surface or area.

    1. The outside of the house needs painting soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. Carefully inspect the outside of the package for any signs of damage before you sign for it. [ ] [ ]

  2. The area beyond or not contained within a building or confined space.

    1. Let's go the outside for a walk. [ ] [ ]
    2. The children love playing on the outside when the weather is pleasant. [ ] [ ]

  3. The aspect, appearance, or impression presented to others.

    1. On the outside, he seemed calm, but inside he was nervous. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite the challenges, they maintained a cheerful demeanor on the outside. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

exterior outdoors surface appearance

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "the outside" in English means: The external surface or area., The area beyond or not contained within a building or confined space., The aspect, appearance, or impression presented to others..

The phonetic transcription of "the outside" is /ˌði ˈaʊtsaɪd/ in British English and /ˌði ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "the outside": exterior, outdoors, surface, appearance.

Example usage of "the outside": "The outside of the house needs painting soon.". More examples on the page.