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

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 notes

In plain EnglishFar from the center of a place — on the fringes.

Common pairings

outlying areas outlying district outlying villages

Word forms

more outlying comparative, outlyings plural, most outlying superlative

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Etymology

From outlie (Etymology 2) + -ing.

Synonyms

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far

Related words

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Rhymes for outlying

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Frequently asked questions

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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