outside vs external

external vs outside

outside and external both are nouns.

outside and external both are adjectives.

outside is an adverb but external is not an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
outside	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
external	Yes	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, outside and external are synonyms defined as:

outside and external: coming from the outside

Other synonyms of outside include extraneous.

As adjectives, outside and external are synonyms defined as:

outside and external: from or between other countries

Other synonyms of outside include international.

outside (noun)	external (noun)
the outer side or surface of something	outward features
the region that is outside of something

outside (adjective)	external (adjective)
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit	happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air	coming from the outside
leading to or from the outside	from or between other countries
originating or belonging beyond some bounds	purely outward or superficial
functioning outside the boundaries or precincts of an organized unit
coming from the outside
from or between other countries
(of a baseball pitch) on the far side of home plate from the batter
on or toward an outer edge
unlikely to occur

outside (adverb)	external (adverb)
outside a building
on the outside

Difference between outside and external

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