outside vs extraneous

extraneous vs outside

outside is a noun but extraneous is not a noun.

outside and extraneous both are adjectives.

outside is an adverb but extraneous is not an adverb.

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

As adjectives, outside and extraneous are synonyms defined as:

outside and extraneous: coming from the outside

Other synonyms of outside include external.

outside (noun)	extraneous (noun)
the outer side or surface of something
the region that is outside of something

outside (adjective)	extraneous (adjective)
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit	not belonging to that in which it is contained; introduced from an outside source
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air	not pertinent to the matter under consideration
leading to or from the outside	coming from the outside
originating or belonging beyond some bounds	not essential
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)	extraneous (adverb)
outside a building
on the outside

Difference between outside and extraneous

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