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单词 outer
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outer

adjective

out·​er ˈau̇-tər How to pronounce outer (audio)
1
: existing independent of mind : objective
outer reality
2
a
: situated farther out
the outer limits
b
: being away from a center
the planet's outer rings
c
: situated or belonging on the outside
an outer covering

Synonyms

  • exterior
  • external
  • outside
  • outward
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Example Sentences

the outer edges of the roof The package's outer covering was damaged. I removed the outer skin of the onion. Her inner turmoil was masked by an outer calm.
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from out entry 4 + -er entry 1

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

outer

adjective

out·​er ˈau̇-tər How to pronounce outer (audio)
: located on the outside or farther out
I peeled off the onion's outer skin.
Storms damaged the outer row of trees.

outer

adjective

as in exterior
situated on the outside or farther out the outer edge of the blade of your figure skate always wears out faster than the inner because you use it more

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • exterior
  • outward
  • outermost
  • external
  • outside
  • surface
  • outlying
  • outmost
  • superficial

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • inner
  • internal
  • interior
  • inside
  • inward
  • innermost
  • middle
  • inmost
  • mid
  • midmost
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