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i was outside vs i was out

These two phrases, 'I was outside' and 'I was out,' are both correct and commonplace in English. They can be used interchangeably to indicate that someone was not inside a particular place. The choice between 'outside' and 'out' depends on personal preference or the specific context in which the phrase is being used.

Explained by Gregg
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Last updated: July 13, 2024

i was outside

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone was not inside a particular place. 'Outside' is a more specific term compared to 'out.'

Examples:

I was outside enjoying the sunshine.
She was outside playing with her friends.
They were outside waiting for the bus.
He was outside gardening in the backyard.
The dog was outside barking loudly.

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Once I was outside Penn Station. Lyric Meaning. New York's famed Penn station, which opens up into Madison Square garden and the heart of Manhattan.
I was outside chillin' in my house. It was nighttime so the sun was out · I drunk my food and ate my water. In the middle of the block, standing on the corner
i was outside eating a cookie and a saw about 5 ants just roaming around on top of the steps and i noticed there was only one ant that wasn't holding anything ...
I was outside, in a field. There was murmured sound downstairs and Betsy asked from outside the door if there was a problem. We resumed the same stations as ...

Alternatives:

I was out enjoying the sunshine.
She was out playing with her friends.
They were out waiting for the bus.
He was out gardening in the backyard.
The dog was out barking loudly.

i was out

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone was not inside a particular place. 'Out' is a more general term compared to 'outside.'

Examples:

I was out enjoying the sunshine.
She was out playing with her friends.
They were out waiting for the bus.
He was out gardening in the backyard.
The dog was out barking loudly.

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Someone broke into my place this morning while I was out.
I was out of the line then.
I was out partying, minding my own business...
Listen, I was out last night with that Loy.
I was out I was wrong.
I was out all afternoon and I ran out of battery.
Between 9 and 12, I was out drinking with Go Man Chul.
I was out of town on official business.
Remember me with Travis? I was out of my mind.
I was out of town With the company.
I was out, but he spoke with my housekeeper.
I was out raising heck with Mr. Wil Wheaton.
Your partner called me yesterday, but I was out.
He might've tried when I was out.
The day that Jones died, I was out collecting wood.
In case you woke up while I was out on the investigation.
I was out to dinner with my wife.
I was out on an errand for the boss.
I was out with some old high- school buddies.
It's something I saw yesterday when I was out with Rita.

Alternatives:

I was outside enjoying the sunshine.
She was outside playing with her friends.
They were outside waiting for the bus.
He was outside gardening in the backyard.
The dog was outside barking loudly.

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