The Opposite(Antonym) of “within”
The antonyms of within are outside and beyond. These antonyms convey the opposite meaning of being inside or outside a particular area, limit, or scope.
Explore all Antonyms of “within”
- outside
- beyond
Definitions and Examples of outside, beyond
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
In or to the outer part or surface of something.
Example
She waited outside the store while her friend shopped.
beyond
At or to the further side of something.
Example
The park is located beyond the city limits.
Key Differences: outside vs beyond
- 1Outside refers to the exterior part of something, while within refers to the interior part.
- 2Beyond refers to something that is further away than a particular limit or boundary, while within refers to something that is inside a particular limit or boundary.
Effective Usage of outside, beyond
- 1Spatial Relationships: Use within to describe something inside a particular area, and outside or beyond to describe something outside that area.
- 2Time Relationships: Use within to describe something happening before a particular time limit, and beyond to describe something happening after that time limit.
- 3Limitations: Use within to describe something that is allowed or possible, and beyond to describe something that is not allowed or possible.
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Remember this!
The antonyms outside and beyond convey the opposite meaning of being inside or outside a particular area, limit, or scope. Use within to describe something inside a particular area, and outside or beyond to describe something outside that area. Use these words to describe spatial and time relationships and limitations.
