HyperDic: out-of-the-way

English > 4 senses of the word *out-of-the-way*:
ADJECTIVE	all	out-of-the-way, out of the way, out of the ordinary	out of the ordinary
	all	out-of-the-way, out of the way	improper or even offensive
	all	out-of-the-way, out of the way	dealt with
	all	out-of-the-way, off the beaten track, out of the way	remote from populous or much-traveled regions

English > *out-of-the-way*: 4 senses > adjective 1
Meaning	Out of the ordinary.
Example	"out-of-the-way information"
Synonyms	out of the way, out of the ordinary
Broader	unusual	not usual or common or ordinary

English > *out-of-the-way*: 4 senses > adjective 2
Meaning	Improper or even offensive.
Example	"out-of-the-way remarks"
Synonym	out of the way
Broader	improper	not suitable or right or appropriate

English > *out-of-the-way*: 4 senses > adjective 3
Meaning	Dealt with; disposed of.
Synonym	out of the way
Broader	finished	ended or brought to an end

English > *out-of-the-way*: 4 senses > adjective 4
Meaning	Remote from populous or much-traveled regions.
Example	"they found a quiet out-of-the-way resort"
Synonyms	off the beaten track, out of the way
Broader	far	Located at a great distance in time or space or degree / degree

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