outer

/ˈaʊdər/

/ˈaʊtə/

Other forms: outerly

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

   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
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