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outlying

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Adj — Situated far from the main center; remote.

How to use outlying

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outlying areas outlying district outlying villages

Etymology

From outlie (Etymology 2) + -ing.

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What does “outlying” mean?

The word “outlying” means situated far from the main center; remote. In plain terms, far from the center of a place — on the fringes.

How do you use “outlying” in a sentence?

Here is “outlying” used in a sentence: “Emergency services struggled to reach the outlying villages after the storm.”

What is another word for “outlying”?

Words with a similar meaning to “outlying” include far.

What part of speech is “outlying”?

“Outlying” is an adjective.

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