out of the way

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Alternative form of out-of-the-way (“remote or secluded”).
  2. Unusual or out of the ordinary.
  3. Improper or offensive.
adv
  1. Unusually or excessively.
prep_phrase
  1. So as not to obstruct or hinder; not in the way.
  2. Taken care of; handled.

Pronunciation

En-au-out of the way.ogg

Word forms

out of the way more out of the way most out of the way

Synonyms

See: Thesaurus:remote place
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