noun
plural -sides
the outside :an area around or near something (such as a building)
[count] :an outer side, edge, or surface of something - usually singular
at the outside
at the most :at the greatest amount or limit
on the outside
on the outer side, edge, or surface of something
baseball :on the side of home plate farthest from the batter
used to describe someone's appearance
not in prison
adjective
located on or near an outer side, edge, or surface of something
always used before a noun
located in or near the area around a building and not inside it
involving people who are not in the same building, group, or organization as you
always used before a noun :not involving your regular job or duties
always used before a noun :barely possible :very unlikely
adverb
in or to a place that is near but separate from another place
in or to a place that is in the area around or near a building and not inside it :outdoors
on the outer side, edge, or surface of something
preposition
in a place that is near but separate from (something)
beyond the limits or borders of (something)
not belonging to (a group or organization)
apart from (someone or something) :except, besides
outside of
chiefly US :outside
think outside the box