outdoors
gb/ˈaʊtdˈɔɹz/ us/ˈaʊtdˈɔɹz/
A2
Inglês
~ 2900
Aceções
0 aceções
adverb
A2
relation
1
Outside a building
Not inside a building; in the open air.
Padrão de uso:
to be/go outdoors
Erro comum:
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.
Sinónimos
outside (Most common equivalent; slightly broader, can refer to being outside any enclosed space.)
Antónimos
indoors (Opposite in meaning; refers to being inside a building.)
Colocações
go outdoors
|spend time outdoors
|work outdoors
|enjoy the outdoors
Temas
daily life
|nature
|weather
|space
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- We eat outdoors in summer.
- He works outdoors every day.
- The children play outdoors after school.
Nome
B1
entity
2
The open air outside buildings
Places outside where there is fresh air, like parks, fields, or forests.
Padrão de uso:
the outdoors
Erro comum:
Some learners mistakenly use 'outdoors' without 'the' when referring to nature as a place, but 'the outdoors' is standard for this noun sense.
Sinónimos
open air (Neutral phrase meaning the outside environment, often used in similar contexts.)
Antónimos
indoors (Refers to enclosed spaces inside buildings, opposite of outdoor environments.)
Colocações
love the outdoors
|explore the outdoors
|protect the outdoors
Temas
nature
|recreation
|travel
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- He enjoys photographing wildlife in the outdoors.
- The outdoors offers many opportunities for adventure.
- Spending time in the outdoors can improve your mood.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I like to walk in the outdoors.
- The outdoors is beautiful in spring.
- We go to the outdoors on weekends.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
outdoors
IPA
GB/ˈaʊtdˈɔɹz/
US/ˈaʊtdˈɔɹz/
Sílabas e acento
out - doors (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (out)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: outdoors
Família de palavras
Expressões
great outdoors
1/ɡɹˈeɪt ˈaʊtdˈɔɹz/
fixed phrase
Natural areas outside cities
The countryside, forests, mountains, and other natural places away from towns and cities.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- He's an outdoorsy type who spends weekends hiking.
- If you're an outdoorsy type, you'll love this area.