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outlying


out·ly·ing

adj \ˈau̇t-ˌlī-iŋ\

Definition of OUTLYING

: remote from a center or main body <outlying areas>
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Examples of OUTLYING

  1. the outlying areas of the city

First Known Use of OUTLYING

circa 1690

Rhymes with OUTLYING

high-flying, low-lying, undying

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