outside
gb/aʊtsˈaɪd/ us/aʊtsˈaɪd/
A1
Anh
~ 2400
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
preposition
A1
relation
1
Not inside a place or object
Not in a building, room, or other space; in the open air or beyond something's edge.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone/something] outside [something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'outside' with 'out' — 'outside' usually indicates location relative to something, while 'out' can mean movement away from inside.
Từ đồng nghĩa
beyond (Implies being further away from a limit or boundary, sometimes at a greater distance.)
Từ trái nghĩa
inside (Refers to being within the limits or interior of something.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
outside the house
|outside the building
|outside the city
Chủ đề
daily life
|location
|travel
|space
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- She waited outside the restaurant for her friends.
- The children are playing outside the school.
- A cat was sitting outside the window.
- We stood outside the stadium before the game started.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I am outside the house.
- The dog is outside the door.
- They stand outside the shop.
adverb
A1
relation
2
In the open air or exterior
In a place that is not inside; in the open air.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may confuse 'outside' as an adverb with 'out' — 'go outside' is more specific than just 'go out'.
Từ đồng nghĩa
outdoors (Specifically refers to being in nature or open air, often for recreation.)
Từ trái nghĩa
indoors (Refers to being within a building or enclosed space.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
go outside
|stay outside
|play outside
Chủ đề
daily life
|weather
|space
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- It's too cold to go outside today.
- She stepped outside to get some fresh air.
- They were waiting outside when I arrived.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I go outside to play.
- He waits outside for me.
- We eat outside in summer.
Danh từ
A2
entity
3
External surface or outer area
The outer part of something; the part you can see from the street or from outside.
Mẫu sử dụng:
the outside of [something]
Từ đồng nghĩa
exterior (More formal term, often used in technical or design contexts.)
Từ trái nghĩa
inside (Refers to the inner part of something.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
the outside of the building
|paint the outside
|on the outside
Chủ đề
architecture
|description
|space
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- The outside of the house needs painting.
- From the outside, it looks like a small shop.
- The car looks fine on the outside but has engine problems.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The outside of my bag is red.
- We clean the outside of the window.
- The house is white on the outside.
adjective
A2
property
4
On exterior or beyond limits
On or at the outer part of something; not inside.
Từ đồng nghĩa
external (More formal; often used in technical contexts.)
Từ trái nghĩa
interior (Refers to the inner part of something.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
outside wall
|outside door
|outside area
Chủ đề
location
|space
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- The outside walls are painted blue.
- Use the outside lane for overtaking.
- We have seating in the outside area.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The outside door is open.
- We sit in the outside garden.
- This is the outside road.
adverb
B1
relation
5
Beyond normal range or limit
Not within a certain group, limit, or rule.
Từ đồng nghĩa
beyond (Similar meaning but more general for distance or scope.)
Từ trái nghĩa
within (Indicates being inside a limit or range.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
outside normal hours
|outside budget limits
Chủ đề
rules
|measurement
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- This issue falls outside my area of expertise.
- The shop is open outside regular hours during holidays.
- Such behavior is outside acceptable limits.
Ví dụ cho người học
- This problem is outside my job.
- We work outside normal time.
- That is outside our plan.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
outside
IPA
GB/aʊtsˈaɪd/
US/aʊtsˈaɪd/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
out - side (2 âm tiết)
Stress on 2nd syllable (side)
Các dạng từ
Adjective
- Base: outside
Noun
- Base: outside
- Plural: outsides
Họ từ
Cách diễn đạt
come in from the outside
1/kˈʌm ˈɪn fɹˈʌm ðə aʊtsˈaɪd/
fixed phrase
Enter from an exterior location
To move into a place from being outdoors or away from it.
Ví dụ
- Please come in from the outside before it starts raining.
- He came in from the outside carrying groceries.
on the outside looking in
1/ˈɔn ðə ˈaʊtsaɪd lˈʊkɪŋ ˈɪn/
idiom
Observing without being involved
Watching something happen but not taking part in it.
Ví dụ
- I felt like I was on the outside looking in during their conversation.
- He’s always been on the outside looking in when it comes to office politics.
outside the box
1/aʊtsˈaɪd ðə bˈɑks/
idiom
Think creatively and unconventionally
To think in a different and creative way, not following usual ideas.
Ví dụ
- We need someone who can think outside the box to solve this problem.
- Her design shows she really thinks outside the box.
step outside your comfort zone
1/stˈɛp aʊtsˈaɪd jˈʊɹ kˈʌmfɚt zˈoʊn/
idiom
Do something unfamiliar and challenging
To try something new that feels difficult or uncomfortable at first.
Ví dụ
- You need to step outside your comfort zone to grow professionally.
- She stepped outside her comfort zone by traveling alone.