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out of the ordinary vs out of the way

out of the way vs out of the ordinary

out of the ordinary and out of the way both are adjectives.

out of the ordinary is not an adverb while out of the way is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
out of the ordinary No Yes No No
out of the way No Yes No Yes
As adjectives, out of the ordinary and out of the way are synonyms defined as:
  • out of the ordinary and out of the way: exceptional, unusual, or remarkable
Other synonyms of out of the ordinary include out-of-the-way.
out of the ordinary (adjective) out of the way (adjective)
exceptionally or unusually good remote from populous or much-traveled regions
exceptional, unusual, or remarkable dealt with; disposed of
improper or even offensive
exceptional, unusual, or remarkable
out of the ordinary (adverb) out of the way (adverb)
so as not to obstruct or hinder
murdered
in a remote location or at a distance from the usual route
improper; amiss
extraordinary; unusual
Difference between out of the ordinary and out of the way

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