[out.side] n (1505) 1 a: a place or region beyond an enclosure or boundary: as (1): the world beyond the confines of an institution (as a prison) (2) often cap, Alaska: the world beyond the territory or state of Alaska; esp: the 48 contiguous states b: the area farthest from a specified point of reference: as (1): the side of home plate farthest from the batter (2): the part of a playing area toward the sidelines (3): the part of a playing area away from the goal
2: an outer side or surface
3: an outer manifestation: appearance
4: the extreme limit of a guess: maximum "the crowd numbered 10,000 at the ~"
[2]outside adj (1634) 1 a: of, relating to, or being on or toward the outer side or surface "the ~ 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 ~ pitch"
2. a: situated or performed outside a particular place b: connected with or giving access to the outside "~ telephone line"
3: maximum
4. a: not included or originating in a particular group or organization "blamed the riot on ~ agitators" b: not belonging to one's regular occupation or duties "~ interests"
5: barely possible: remote "an ~ chance"
6: made or done from the outside "borrowed a basketball and practiced his ~ shot" [3]outside adv (1813) 1: on or to the outside
2: outdoors [4]outside prep (1826) 1--used as a function word to indicate movement to or position on the outer side of
2: beyond the limits of "~ the scope of this report" "~ the law"
3: except