outside of

preposition

1

: outside

2

: aside from

Synonyms

• apart from
• aside from
• bar
• barring
• beside
• besides
• but
• except
• excepting
• except for
• excluding
• exclusive of
• other than
• outside
• save
• saving

Examples of outside of in a Sentence

outside of that project you don't like, I don't think you have many choices

budget cuts will result in some teachers teaching courses outside of their primary areas of expertise

Recent Examples on the Web

Without digital skills honed outside of school hours, students have lower ACT and SAT scores, and only 47% plan to attend college. —Advertorial, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024

While speaking at the Cobb Galleria Centre outside of Atlanta, the Republican vice-presidential nominee responded to Biden by targeting Harris. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024

The win at legendary Lambeau Field marked the first time the Lions played outside of a dome this season—and Coach Dan Campbell made sure his players were ready for all that Wisconsin might throw at them. —Don Yaeger, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

But there’s a lot about Shannon’s narrative that’s outside of her control, no matter how much Heather and Tamra are trying to cast her as a master manipulator. —Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1840, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

outside of

preposition

1

: outside entry 4 sense 2

2

: except for

outside of her brother she is alone in the house