Outside vs outside of

Both 'outside' and 'outside of' are correct, but 'outside' is more commonly used in American English, while 'outside of' is more common in British English. The choice between them depends on personal preference and regional variations.

Last updated: March 28, 2024

Outside

This phrase is correct and commonly used in American English.

The word 'outside' is used to indicate a location beyond the boundaries of a particular area or space.

Examples:

I like to sit outside in the garden.
The children are playing outside.

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Outside it's living human tissue.
Outside in vans, awaiting your inspection.
Outside activities very often are impossible for allergic persons.
Outside show...] Now that's the way to build a cotton head.
Outside the boundary walls a desert.
Outside working on his Breakfast Club audition.
Outside and inside the Ostankino TV tower.
Outside of food, all is epiphemomenal.
Outside the government, well-informed civilians were also making guesses.
Outside the walls, suburbs had grown.
Outside the office you keep your distance.
Outside air cooling system flow rate and setpoint temperature.
Outside maximum effective range for high-energy weapons.
Outside this period, random opening, recommended appointment.
Outside the public skating there also organized hockey regional league.
Outside alburnum timber production shingle has been removed.
Outside these limits, this form also showed ambivalence.
Outside the building is faced with stone.
Outside of Oslo, prices drop considerably.
Outside these hours, parking is free.

Alternatives:

outdoors
out
exterior
external
beyond

outside of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in British English.

The phrase 'outside of' is used to indicate a location beyond the boundaries of a particular area or space.

Examples:

She waited outside of the building.
The car is parked outside of the garage.

Alternatives:

outdoors
out
exterior
external
beyond

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