Overview of adj out-of-the-way

The adj out-of-the-way has 3 senses

• out-of-the-way -- (out of the ordinary; "out-of-the-way information")


• out-of-the-way -- (improper or even offensive; "out-of-the-way remarks")


• off the beaten track, out-of-the-way -- (remote from populous or much-traveled regions; "they found a quiet out-of-the-way resort")

Overview of adv out-of-the-way

The adv out of the way has 6 senses

• out of the way -- (extraordinary; unusual; "such erratic behavior was out of the way for him")


• out of the way -- (improper; amiss;)


• out of the way -- (in a remote location or at a distance from the usual route; "the restaurant is top-notch, but a little out of the way")


• out of the way -- (murdered; "the mob boss wanted his rival out of the way")


• out of the way -- (dealt with; disposed of; "I'm so relieved that my midterm is out of the way")


• out of the way -- (so as not to obstruct or hinder; "put that box out of the way so that no one trips on it")