Engelsk

outdoors

gb/ˈaʊtdˈɔɹz/ us/ˈaʊtdˈɔɹz/
A2 Engelsk
~ 2900
Betydninger
0 betydninger
adverb A2 relation
1

Outside a building

Not inside a building; in the open air.

Bruksmønster: to be/go outdoors
Vanlig feil:
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.
Synonymer
outside (Most common equivalent; slightly broader, can refer to being outside any enclosed space.)
Antonymer
indoors (Opposite in meaning; refers to being inside a building.)
Ordkombinasjoner
go outdoors |spend time outdoors |work outdoors |enjoy the outdoors
Temaer
daily life |nature |weather |space |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • We eat outdoors in summer.
  • He works outdoors every day.
  • The children play outdoors after school.
Substantiv B1 entity
2

The open air outside buildings

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

Bruksmønster: the outdoors
Vanlig feil:
Some learners mistakenly use 'outdoors' without 'the' when referring to nature as a place, but 'the outdoors' is standard for this noun sense.
Synonymer
open air (Neutral phrase meaning the outside environment, often used in similar contexts.)
Antonymer
indoors (Refers to enclosed spaces inside buildings, opposite of outdoor environments.)
Ordkombinasjoner
love the outdoors |explore the outdoors |protect the outdoors
Temaer
nature |recreation |travel |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • He enjoys photographing wildlife in the outdoors.
  • The outdoors offers many opportunities for adventure.
  • Spending time in the outdoors can improve your mood.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • I like to walk in the outdoors.
  • The outdoors is beautiful in spring.
  • We go to the outdoors on weekends.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
outdoors
IPA
GB/ˈaʊtdˈɔɹz/
US/ˈaʊtdˈɔɹz/
Stavelser og trykk
out - doors (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (out)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
  • Base: outdoors
Ordfamilie
Core family
outdoor adjective A2
Related words
outdoorsy adjective outside adverb A1
Negative and opposite forms
indoors adverb indoor adjective A2
Uttrykk

great outdoors

1
/ɡɹˈeɪt ˈaʊtdˈɔɹz/
fixed phrase

Natural areas outside cities

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

Eksempler
  • 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.

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

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