Out-Of-The-Way

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /aʊt ʌv ðə weɪ/

Definitions of out-of-the-way

noun a remote or secluded place

Example Sentences

A1 I prefer living in a quiet, out-of-the-way village.

A2 We found a cozy little out-of-the-way cafe to have lunch.

B1 The out-of-the-way location of the hotel made it difficult to find.

B2 The out-of-the-way nature of the hiking trail appealed to adventurous travelers.

C1 The out-of-the-way restaurant was known for its exquisite cuisine and secluded atmosphere.

C2 The out-of-the-way beach was a hidden gem, perfect for those seeking solitude.

adjective describing something that is secluded or remote

Example Sentences

A1 The small village was out-of-the-way and difficult to reach by public transportation.

A2 The out-of-the-way cabin in the woods was the perfect place for a quiet retreat.

B1 The out-of-the-way restaurant had amazing food, but it was hard to find.

B2 We decided to take a road trip and explore some out-of-the-way towns off the beaten path.

C1 The out-of-the-way beach we discovered was pristine and untouched by tourists.

C2 The out-of-the-way hiking trail led us to a breathtaking waterfall deep in the mountains.

Examples of out-of-the-way in a Sentence

formal The small village was located in an out-of-the-way corner of the country.

informal The cabin we rented for the weekend was really out-of-the-way, but it was worth the drive.

slang I found this cool little out-of-the-way cafe that serves the best coffee in town.

figurative His office was tucked away in an out-of-the-way part of the building, away from the hustle and bustle of the main floor.

Grammatical Forms of out-of-the-way

past tense

went out of the way

plural

out-of-the-ways

comparative

more out-of-the-way

superlative

most out-of-the-way

present tense

goes out of the way

future tense

will go out of the way

perfect tense

has gone out of the way

continuous tense

is going out of the way

singular

out-of-the-way

positive degree

out-of-the-way

infinitive

to go out of the way

gerund

going out of the way

participle

out-of-the-way

Origin and Evolution of out-of-the-way

First Known Use: 1501 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'out-of-the-way' originated in England in the 16th century.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a remote or secluded location, 'out-of-the-way' has evolved to also mean something that is inconvenient or not easily accessible.