adj
outlying
Outlying (adj) means Situated far from the main center; remote. Example: “Emergency services struggled to reach the outlying villages after the storm.”
adj
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Situated far from the main center; remote.
"Emergency services struggled to reach the outlying villages after the storm."
"The company also serves several outlying towns."
How to use outlying
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFar from the center of a place — on the fringes.
Common pairings
outlying areas
outlying district
outlying villages
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Word forms
- Plural
- outlyings
- Comparative
- more outlying
- Superlative
- most outlying
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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.
