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outlying

UK
/aʊtˈlaɪɪŋ/
US
/aʊtˈlaɪɪŋ/

Translations

outlyingadjective
more outlying
Comp.
most outlying
Super.
UK
/aʊtˈlaɪɪŋ/
US
/aʊtˈlaɪɪŋ/
reculéSitué loin du centre ou de la zone principale ; s'emploie surtout pour des lieux.
The outlying villages are often more peaceful than those closer to the city.
Les villages reculés sont souvent plus paisibles que ceux qui sont plus proches de la ville.
Additional translations
périphériquePlus courant dans un contexte géographique, administratif ou urbain.
Synonyms
external
marginal
remote
distant
far-off
isolated
secluded
peripheral
outlieverb

outlying

Gerund

outlied
Past Simple
outlied
Past Participle
outlying
Gerund
UK
/aʊtˈlaɪ/
US
/aʊtˈlaɪ/
se trouver au-delà deSens spatial, soutenu.
The small village outlies the main city, nestled in the hills.
Le petit village se trouve au-delà de la grande ville, niché dans les collines.
Additional translations
dépasser en mensongeSens figuré : mentir plus que quelqu'un.
coucher dehorsS'emploie surtout pour les animaux, les troupes, etc.
Synonyms
overreach
exceed
surpass
outstrip

Definitions

outlyingadjective
Situated far from the center or main area.
The outlying villages are often more peaceful than those closer to the city.
outlieverb
To lie beyond or outside of something.
The small village outlies the main city, nestled in the hills.
Of animals, troops, etc.: to spend the night or remain lying in the open air, away from shelter.
During the campaign the soldiers often outlied beneath the stars.
To surpass someone in telling lies; to outdo in lying.
No one could outlie the crooked salesman when it came to tall tales.
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