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outlying

1 synonym and 2 antonyms for outlying, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adj — Situated far from the main center; remote.

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far

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outlying areas outlying district outlying villages

Etymology

Formed from outlie (Etymology 2) and -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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