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outside vs open

open vs outside

outside and open both are nouns.

outside and open both are adjectives.

outside is not a verb while open is a verb.

outside is an adverb but open is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
outside Yes Yes No Yes
open Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, open is a hyponym of outside; that is, open is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than outside:
  • outside: the region that is outside of something
  • open: where the air is unconfined
Other hyponyms of outside include open air, out-of-doors, outdoors.
outside (noun) open (noun)
the outer side or surface of something information that has become public
the region that is outside of something a tournament in which both professionals and amateurs may play
a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
where the air is unconfined
outside (adjective) open (adjective)
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit ready or willing to receive favorably
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed
leading to or from the outside affording free passage or access
originating or belonging beyond some bounds (set theory) of an interval that contains neither of its endpoints
functioning outside the boundaries or precincts of an organized unit open and observable; not secret or hidden
coming from the outside used of mouth or eyes
from or between other countries ready for business
(of a baseball pitch) on the far side of home plate from the batter not having been filled
on or toward an outer edge (of textures) full of small openings or gaps
unlikely to occur openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness
not requiring union membership
open to or in view of all
possibly accepting or permitting
without undue constriction as from e.g. tenseness or inhibition
having no protecting cover or enclosure
affording free passage or view
with no protection or shield
accessible to all
not sealed or having been unsealed
not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought
not defended or capable of being defended
outside (verb) open (verb)
make available
become available
make the opening move
cause to open or to become open
become open
spread out or open from a closed or folded state
display the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer
afford access to
start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning
begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc.
have an opening or passage or outlet
outside (adverb) open (adverb)
outside a building
on the outside
Difference between outside and open

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