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The external part of a thing; the part, end, or side which forms the surface; that which appears, or is manifest; that which is superficial; the exterior.

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  1. n. The external part of a thing; the part, end, or side which forms the surface; that which appears, or is manifest; that which is superficial; the exterior.
  2. n. The part or space which lies without an inclosure; the outer side, as of a door, walk, or boundary.
  3. n. The furthest limit, as to number, quantity, extent, etc.; the utmost; as, it may last a week at the outside.
  4. n. One who, or that which, is without; hence, an outside passenger, as distinguished from one who is inside. See Inside, n. 3.
  5. a. Of or pertaining to the outside; external; exterior; superficial.
  6. a. Reaching the extreme or farthest limit, as to extent, quantity, etc.; as, an outside estimate.
  7. adv. or prep. On or to the outside (of); without; on the exterior; as, to ride outside the coach; he stayed outside.
  8. adj. relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
  9. adj. coming from the outside
  10. adj. originating or belonging beyond some bounds
  11. adj. located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
  12. adj. functioning outside the boundaries or precincts of an organized unit