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outer

Pronunciation: [ˈaʊtər]

Word

Context: "position"

(adjective) something that is on the outside or farthest from the center. If you think about a box, the outer part is what you touch first.

Example

The outer layer of the cake was covered in chocolate icing.

Example

The inner part of the fruit is sweeter than the outer part.

Example

What does the outer surface of the planet look like?

Context: "appearance"

(adjective) how something looks from the outside, rather than what is on the inside. This is about first impressions and how something is seen at first.

Example

The house had a beautiful outer appearance with bright flowers.

Example

Despite its outer beauty, the house had many problems inside.

Example

How important is the outer look of someone to you?

Context: "area"

(noun) the outer part means the area that is on the edge or outside of something. Think about the edge of a playground or the outside part of a city.

Example

They like to bike around the outer edges of the park.

Example

The inner area of the garden is more colorful than the outer area.

Example

What activities do you enjoy on the outer part of the city?

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