Englisch

outdoors

gb/ˈaʊtdˈɔɹz/ us/ˈaʊtdˈɔɹz/
A2 Englisch
~ 2900
Bedeutungen
0 Bedeutungen
adverb A2 relation
1

Outside a building

Not inside a building; in the open air.

Verwendungsmuster: to be/go outdoors
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'outdoors' with 'outside'. 'Outdoors' is more about being in the open air, often for leisure or work, while 'outside' can mean simply not inside.
Synonyme
outside (Most common equivalent; slightly broader, can refer to being outside any enclosed space.)
Antonyme
indoors (Opposite in meaning; refers to being inside a building.)
Wortverbindungen
go outdoors |spend time outdoors |work outdoors |enjoy the outdoors
Themen
daily life |nature |weather |space |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Beispiele
  • She loves spending her weekends outdoors.
  • The kids are playing outdoors despite the cold.
  • We decided to eat our lunch outdoors to enjoy the sunshine.
  • You need a jacket if you're going outdoors today.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • We eat outdoors in summer.
  • He works outdoors every day.
  • The children play outdoors after school.
Nomen B1 entity
2

The open air outside buildings

Places outside where there is fresh air, like parks, fields, or forests.

Verwendungsmuster: the outdoors
Häufiger Fehler:
Some learners mistakenly use 'outdoors' without 'the' when referring to nature as a place, but 'the outdoors' is standard for this noun sense.
Synonyme
open air (Neutral phrase meaning the outside environment, often used in similar contexts.)
Antonyme
indoors (Refers to enclosed spaces inside buildings, opposite of outdoor environments.)
Wortverbindungen
love the outdoors |explore the outdoors |protect the outdoors
Themen
nature |recreation |travel |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Beispiele
  • He enjoys photographing wildlife in the outdoors.
  • The outdoors offers many opportunities for adventure.
  • Spending time in the outdoors can improve your mood.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • I like to walk in the outdoors.
  • The outdoors is beautiful in spring.
  • We go to the outdoors on weekends.
Grammatik
Grundform
outdoors
IPA
GB/ˈaʊtdˈɔɹz/
US/ˈaʊtdˈɔɹz/
Silben & Betonung
out - doors (2 Silben)
Stress on 1st syllable (out)
Wortformen
Noun
  • Base: outdoors
Wortfamilie
Core family
outdoor adjective A2
Related words
outdoorsy adjective outside adverb A1
Negative and opposite forms
indoors adverb indoor adjective A2
Ausdrücke

great outdoors

1
/ɡɹˈeɪt ˈaʊtdˈɔɹz/
fixed phrase

Natural areas outside cities

The countryside, forests, mountains, and other natural places away from towns and cities.

Beispiele
  • They went camping to enjoy the great outdoors.
  • The great outdoors offers peace and fresh air.

outdoorsy type

1
/ˈaʊtdˈuɹsi tˈaɪp/
fixed phrase informal

Person who likes outdoor activities

Someone who likes doing things outside, like hiking or camping.

Beispiele
  • He's an outdoorsy type who spends weekends hiking.
  • If you're an outdoorsy type, you'll love this area.

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