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Outlying

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Meanings of Outlying

Adjective

  • Far away from the center or main part.
  • Outside of a certain area or limit.

Noun

  • A place that is far away from the main area.

Explanation of the word: Outlying

Outlying means something that is far away from the main part. Like if you have a group of trees and one tree is far away from the others, that tree is outlying.

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Translations for the word: Outlying

hindi
बाहर का (Baahar ka)

Baahar ka

दूरस्थ (Doorasth)

Doorasth

बाहर (Baahar)

Baahar

   

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Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Outlying

What does 'outlying' mean?
The word 'outlying' means something that is far away from the main part or center of something. For example, an outlying area is a place that is not close to the city.
How do you pronounce 'outlying'?
You pronounce 'outlying' like this: out-lye-ing.
What is the origin of the word 'outlying'?
The word 'outlying' comes from the word 'outlie', which means to lie outside. It has been used in English since the 15th century.
What is the meaning of 'outlying' in Hindi?
The word 'outlying' in Hindi is 'दूरस्थ' (Dūrastha).