Synonyms for outer

Most common

external · exterior · outward · informant

All synonyms

Noun

Antonyms

inner, inside, inward

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Definitions

1. n. 1

   An outer part.

Related words

Word family

outerwear

Phrases

outer space outer ear outer garment outer limit outer mantle outer totalistic full outer join left outer join

Forms

Plural

outers → outsides, outwards, exteriors, externals…

Example sentences

• external The vagina meets the external organs at the vulva.
• exterior This man's exterior is better than his interior.
• outward Sami's body had no outward sign of visible trauma.
• informant I have reason to believe Tom is an FBI informant.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

7 letters

outside², outward²

8 letters

external³, exterior⁴

9 letters

informant³

11 letters

superficial⁴

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (outside² = 2 syllables).