Outside
Example: They waited outside the building in the rain
Definition
"Outside" is an adverb that describes a location or position beyond or not within a particular place or area. For example, in the phrase 'They waited outside the building in the rain,' it indicates being in the open air, not inside the building.
Etymology
The word "outside" comes from the Old English 'utside' or 'ut-sīde,' combining 'ut' meaning 'out' and 'side' meaning 'side or surface.' Did you know? The concept of 'outside' has been used for centuries to denote anything beyond a defined boundary or enclosure.
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"Outside" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used words.
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