Synonyms for

Outer

Verb / ˈaʊtɜ: / Another word for outer — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Outer means situated on or toward the outside; external or exterior.

Synonyms & similar words

extinct safe prohibited kod inner kayoed out stunned taboo tabu proscribed knockedout forbidden verboten external outside exterior outlying peripheral border surface superficial visible obvious apparent outermost remote distant farther farthest front outward external superficial

Synonyms by register

Formal

external exterior remote peripheral

Informal

outside outward far out

Literary

farther beyond

Antonyms

inner internal inside central interior core

Common collocations

  • outer space
  • outer limits
  • outer layer
  • outer edge
  • outer ring
  • outer shell
  • outer darkness

Word family

noun outerness
adjective outer

Usage note

Often used to describe something that is on the surface or furthest from the center. Can also refer to something belonging to a different region or sphere.

Example sentences

  1. The outer layer of the cake is crispy.
  2. The outer space has no air.
  3. The outer part of the tree was hollow.
  4. The outer coat was torn.
  5. The outer suburbs of the city are less busy.

Quotes

  • The outer world is a reflection of the inner world. Other people's perception of you is a reflection of them; your response to them is an awareness of you. - Roy T. Bennett
  • We live in a fantasy world, a world of illusion. The great task in life is to find reality. - Iris Murdoch
  • The beautiful thing about learning is that nobody can take it away from you. - B.B. King

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