outer

Definitions of outer
  1. adjective
    located outside
    “outer reality”
    Synonyms:
    outward
    relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
  2. adjective
    being on the outside or further from a center
    “spent hours adorning the outer man”
    “the outer suburbs”
    Synonyms:
    out
    outer or outlying
    outermost, outmost
    situated at the farthest possible point from a center
    outside
    on or toward an outer edge
    satellite
    surrounding and dominated by a central authority or power
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    Antonyms:
    inner
    located or occurring within or closer to a center
    central
    in or near a center or constituting a center; the inner area
    inmost, innermost
    situated or occurring farthest within
    inside
    away from the outer edge
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  3. adjective
    being on or toward the outside of the body
    “the outer ear”
    Synonyms:
    external
    happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface
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