exterior
Translation
exterior, outside
Examples
The exterior of the house needs painting.
The exterior of the house needs painting.
Grammar Patterns
the exterior of ((sth.)) the outside of (sth.) The exterior of the house needs painting.
Similar Words
Synonyms: outside, surface, facade; Antonyms: interior, inside
Etymology
From Latin 'exterior', comparative of 'exter' (on the outside), from 'ex' (out).
Memory Tips
Think 'exit' or 'extra' – they all relate to 'out'. The opposite is 'interior'.