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  • 11outer — adj. & n. adj. 1 outside; external (pierced the outer layer). 2 farther from the centre or inside; relatively far out. 3 objective or physical, not subjective or psychical. n. 1 a the division of a target furthest from the bull s eye. b a shot… …

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  • 12outer — outerness, n. /ow teuhr/, adj. 1. situated on or toward the outside; external; exterior: outer garments; an outer wall. 2. situated farther out or farther from the center: the outer reaches of space. 3. of or pertaining to the external world.… …

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  • 13outer — out|er [ˈautə US ər] adj [only before noun] [Date: 1300 1400; Origin: out] 1.) on the outside of something ≠ ↑inner ▪ Remove the tough outer leaves before cooking. 2.) further from the centre of something ≠ ↑inner ▪ the outer suburbs 3.) relating …

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  • 14outer — [[t]a͟ʊtə(r)[/t]] ADJ: ADJ n The outer parts of something are the parts which contain or enclose the other parts, and which are furthest from the centre. He heard a voice in the outer room. ...the outer suburbs of the city. Ant: inner …

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  • 15outer — /ˈaʊtə / (say owtuh) adjective 1. farther out; external; of or relating to the outside. –noun 2. Colloquial an open betting place near a racecourse. 3. that part of a sportsground which is without shelter. 4. Archery, etc. a. the outermost ring… …

  • 16outer — adjective Etymology: Middle English, from 4out + 1 er Date: 13th century 1. existing independent of mind ; objective 2. a. situated farther out < the outer limits > b. being away from a center c. situat …

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  • 17outer — out|er [ autər ] adjective only before noun ** 1. ) on or around the outside of something: The outer walls of the castle were over six feet thick. 2. ) farthest away from the center of something: the outer limits of the solar system ─ opposite&#8230; …

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  • 18outer — adjective (only before noun) 1 on the outside of something: Remove the tough outer leaves before cooking. 2 further from the centre of something: the outer suburbs opposite inner (1) …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 19outer — adjective 1) the outer layer Syn: outside, outermost, outward, exterior, external, surface 2) outer areas of the city Syn: outlying, distant, remote, faraway, furthest, peripheral …

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  • 20outer — adjective 1) the outer layer Syn: outside, outermost, outward, exterior, external, surface 2) the outer islands Syn: outlying, distant, remote, faraway, far flung …

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