n.
Function: adjective
Date: 1634
1 a : of, relating to, or being on or toward the outer side or surface <the outside edge> b : of, relating to, or being on or toward the outer side of a curve or turn c : of, relating to, or being on or near the outside <an outside pitch>
2 a : situated or performed outside a particular place b : connected with or giving access to the outside < outside telephone line>
3 : MAXIMUM
4 a : not included or originating in a particular group or organization <blamed the riot on outside agitators> b : not belonging to one's regular occupation or duties < outside interests>
5 : barely possible : REMOTE <an outside chance>
6 : made or done from the outside <borrowed a basketball and practiced his outside shot>