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out of the way vs out of the ordinary

out of the ordinary vs out of the way

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

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

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

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