- not in a room, building or container but on or to the outside of it
- I'm seeing a patient—please wait outside.
- I stood outside in the corridor, looking through the window.
- The house is painted green outside.
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- not inside a building
- It's warm enough to eat outside.
- Go outside and see if it's raining.
- The heat hits you as soon as you step outside.
opposite inside
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