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Outlying Meaning in English

word

ˈaʊtˌɫaɪɪŋ
OWT-ly-ing
aʊtlˈaɪɪŋ
owt-LY-ing

Definición

Describes something that is far from the main center, especially places like towns or areas located away from the center.

Uso & Matices

Commonly used for towns, villages, or areas away from a city's center or a region's core. More formal; rarely used for people. Often appears with 'area', 'region', 'district', or 'villages.'

Oraciones de Ejemplo

The hospital is in an outlying area of the city.

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Farmers live in many outlying villages.

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Outlying regions often have fewer services.

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We took a bus to some outlying parts of town for the festival.

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Many students come from outlying districts to this university.

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It's hard to get internet in some outlying neighborhoods.

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