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out of the way vs out-of-the-way

out-of-the-way vs out of the way

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

out of the way is an adverb but out-of-the-way is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
out of the way No Yes No Yes
out-of-the-way No Yes No No
As adjectives, out of the way and out-of-the-way are synonyms defined as:
  • out of the way and out-of-the-way: remote from populous or much-traveled regions
Other synonyms of out of the way include off the beaten track.
As adjectives, out of the way and out-of-the-way are synonyms defined as:
  • out of the way and out-of-the-way: dealt with; disposed of
As adjectives, out of the way and out-of-the-way are synonyms defined as:
  • out of the way and out-of-the-way: improper or even offensive
As adjectives, out of the way and out-of-the-way are synonyms defined as:
  • out of the way and out-of-the-way: exceptional, unusual, or remarkable
Other synonyms of out of the way include out of the ordinary.
out of the way (adjective) out-of-the-way (adjective)
remote from populous or much-traveled regions remote from populous or much-traveled regions
dealt with; disposed of dealt with; disposed of
improper or even offensive improper or even offensive
exceptional, unusual, or remarkable exceptional, unusual, or remarkable
out of the way (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 way and out-of-the-way

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