There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.
OUTSIDE
away, outside
(adjective) (of a baseball pitch) on the far side of home plate from the batter; “the pitch was away (or wide)”; “an outside pitch”
outside
(adjective) originating or belonging beyond some bounds; “the outside world”; “outside interests”; “an outside job”
outside
(adjective) on or toward an outer edge; “an outer lane”; “the outside lane”
outside
(adjective) leading to or from the outside; “an outside door”
external, international, outside
(adjective) from or between other countries; “external commerce”; “international trade”; “developing nations need outside help”
outside
(adjective) functioning outside the boundaries or precincts of an organized unit; “extramural hospital care and treatment”; “extramural studies”
external, extraneous, outside
(adjective) coming from the outside; “extraneous light in the camera spoiled the photograph”; “relying upon an extraneous income”; “disdaining outside pressure groups”
outside, remote
(adjective) very unlikely; “an outside chance”; “a remote possibility”; “a remote contingency”
outside, out-of-door, outdoor(a)
(adjective) located, suited for, or taking place in the open air; “outdoor clothes”; “badminton and other outdoor games”; “a beautiful outdoor setting for the wedding”
outside
(adjective) relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit; “an outside margin”
outside, outdoors, out of doors, alfresco
(adverb) outside a building; “in summer we play outside”
outside
(adverb) on the outside; “outside, the box is black”
outside, exterior
(noun) the outer side or surface of something
outside, exterior
(noun) the region that is outside of something
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
outside (plural outsides)
The part of something that faces out; the outer surface.
The external appearance of someone or something.
The space beyond some limit or boundary.
The furthest limit, as to number, quantity, extent, etc.
The part of a road towards the central division: towards the right if one drives on the left, or towards the left if one drives on the right.
The side of a curved road, racetrack etc. that has the longer arc length; the side of a racetrack furthest from the interior of the course or some other point of reference.
(dated, UK, colloquial) A passenger riding on the outside of a coach or carriage.
Usage notes
• Rarely used with an.
Adjective
outside (comparative more outside, superlative most outside)
Of or pertaining to the outer surface, limit or boundary.
Of, pertaining to or originating from beyond the outer surface, limit or boundary.
Away from the interior or center of something.
Originating from, arranged by, or being someone outside an organization, group, etc.
Extending or going beyond the borders or scope of an organization, group, etc.
(baseball, of a pitch) Away (far) from the batter as it crosses home plate.
Reaching the extreme or farthest limit, as to extent, quantity, etc; maximum.
Positioned towards the central division of a road: towards the right-hand side if one drives on the left, or left-hand side if one drives on the right.
(of a person) Not legally married to or related to (e.g. not born in wedlock to), and/or not residing with, a specified other person (parent, child, or partner); (of a marriage, relationship, etc) existing between two such people. (Compare out of wedlock, nonresidential.)
Antonym: inside
Adverb
outside (comparative more outside, superlative most outside)
To or in the outdoors or outside; to or in an area that is beyond the scope, limits, or borders of a given place.
(colloquial) Not in prison.
Outdoors.
Preposition
outside
On the outside of, not inside (something, such as a building).
Beyond the scope, limits, or borders of.
Near, but not in.
(usually with “of”) Except, apart from.
Antonyms
• inside
Anagrams
• dies out, side out, sudoite, tedious
Proper noun
Outside
(slang, US) To residents of Alaska, the rest of the United States, especially the contiguous 48 states south of Canada.
Synonyms
• the lower 48
• United States
Anagrams
• dies out, side out, sudoite, tedious
Source: Wiktionary
Out"side`, n.
1. The external part of a thing; the part, end, or side which forms the surface; that which appears, or is manifest; that which is superficial; the exterior. There may be great need of an outside where there is little or nothing within. South. Created beings see nothing but our outside. Addison.
2. The part or space which lies without an inclosure; the outer side, as of a door, walk, or boundary. I threw open the door of my chamber, and found the family standing on the outside. Spectator.
3. The furthest limit, as to number, quantity, extent, etc.; the utmost; as, it may last a week at the outside.
4. One who, or that which, is without; hence, an outside passenger, as distinguished from one who is inside. See Inside, n. 3. [Colloq. Eng.]
Out"side`, a.
1. Of or pertaining to the outside; external; exterior; superficial.
2. Reaching the extreme or farthest limit, as to extent, quantity, etc.; as, an outside estimate. [Colloq.] Outside finish (Arch.), a term for the minor parts, as corner boards, hanging stiles, etc., required to complete the exterior of a wooden building; -- rare in masonry.
Out"side`, adv.
Definition: or prep. On or to the outside (of); without; on the exterior; as, to ride outside the coach; he stayed outside.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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