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

But outside of a mention at the start of the debate that Banks declined to participate, the first vague reference to the Republican was 30 minutes in on a question about the CHIPS and Sciences Act when McCray mentioned that Banks voted against the bill championed by U.S. Sen. Todd Young. —Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Oct. 2024

The outlook was more positive for Europe outside of France, with sales up 5.4 percent on an organic basis in the third quarter to 102 million euros. —Rhonda Richford, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024

To make his point, Phoenix recited a lyric written by his late brother River, who died from a drug overdose at 23 years old in October of 1993 outside of the iconic Viper Room in Los Angeles. —Jen Juneau, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024

It's often associated with a need for caffeine intake, but its many variations offer benefits outside of an energy boost.1 Some include ingredients that enhance the drinking experience, while others provide micronutrients essential to various aspects of health. —Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 29 Oct. 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