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out-of-the-way - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'out-of-the-way' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Out-of-the-way [ a.]
- See under Out, adv.

Meaning of 'out-of-the-way' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . out-of-the-way [ s]
Meaning (1):
- dealt with; disposed of
Example in sentence:
  • I'm so relieved that my midterm is out of the way
Meaning (2):
- exceptional, unusual, or remarkable
Example in sentence:
  • out-of-the-way information
Meaning (3):
- improper or even offensive
Example in sentence:
  • out-of-the-way remarks
Meaning (4):
- remote from populous or much-traveled regions
Example in sentence:
  • they found a quiet out-of-the-way resort

Nearby Words:

out out-herod out-of-door out-patient outact outagamies outargue outbabble outbade outbalance

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