Inside and Outside of

Inside

Inside adjective - Not known or meant to be known by the general populace.

Outside of is an antonym for inside in out topic.

Nearby Word: insider

Outside of

Outside of preposition - Out of the reach or sphere of.
Usage example: budget cuts will result in some teachers teaching courses outside of their primary areas of expertise
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Synonyms for Outside of

Inside is an antonym for outside of in within topic.

Both terms in one sentence

  • Office Academy, the company behind Space Battleship Yamato, made several forgettable series such as Space Carrier Blue Noah that failed to gain recognition inside or outside of Japan, unlike Yamato.
  • Manga / Shugo Chara! Magic Music: Utau's singing has various magical effects inside and outside of battle.
  • Dark Action Girl Hilling Care definitely qualifies for this, both inside and outside of a mobile suit.
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