outsider

/'aut'saidə/

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Word: Outsider

Part of Speech: Noun

Basic Definition: An outsider is someone who is not part of a particular group or community. They may also be someone who is not expected to succeed in a competition.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "outsider" when talking about someone who feels different or excluded from a group.
• It can also refer to a competitor in a race or contest who is not favored to win.

Examples:

1. Group Context: "When I moved to a new city, I felt like an outsider because I didn't know anyone."
2. Competition Context: "In the race, she was considered an outsider, but she surprised everyone by finishing first."

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "outsider" can be used in discussions about social dynamics, psychology, or even politics, referring to individuals or groups that challenge the norms or expectations of a society.

Word Variants:

• Outsider (noun): The base form.
• Outsiders (plural): More than one outsider.
• Outside (adverb): Refers to being not inside something.

Different Meanings:

• Social Outsider: Someone who does not fit into a social group.
• Market Outsider: A person or company that is not part of a particular market or has not been involved in a specific industry.

Synonyms:

• Excluded person
• Stranger
• Non-member
• Competitor (in a race context)

Idioms:

• "To be an outsider looking in": This means to observe a situation from the outside without being involved.
• "An outsider’s perspective": Viewing a situation from someone who is not part of the group, which can provide fresh insights.

Phrasal Verbs:

While there are no direct phrasal verbs for "outsider," you might encounter phrases like "stand out" or "be left out," which relate to the idea of being different or excluded.

Summary:

An "outsider" is someone who feels different or excluded from a group, or who is not expected to win a competition.

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Noun

1. a contestant (human or animal) not considered to have a good chance to win
2. someone who is excluded from or is not a member of a group

Synonyms

• foreigner