out of the way

Adverb
  1. Extraordinary;
    Unusual (synset 400041684)
    "such erratic behavior was out of the way for him"
  2. Improper;
    Amiss (synset 400041626)
  3. In a remote location or at a distance from the usual route (synset 400041525)
  4. Murdered (synset 400041426)
    "the mob boss wanted his rival out of the way"
  5. So as not to obstruct or hinder (synset 400041294)
    "put that box out of the way so that no one trips on it"
Adjective
  1. Improper or even offensive (synset 301887447)
    "out-of-the-way remarks"
    similar to: improper - not suitable or right or appropriate
    same as: out-of-the-way
  2. Dealt with;
    Disposed of (synset 301006955)
    "I'm so relieved that my midterm is out of the way"
    similar to: finished - ended or brought to an end
    same as: out-of-the-way
  3. Exceptional, unusual, or remarkable (synset 300492970)
    "out-of-the-way information"
    similar to: unusual - not usual or common or ordinary
    same as: out of the ordinary, out-of-the-way
  4. Remote from populous or much-traveled regions (synset 300446237)
    "they found a quiet out-of-the-way resort"
    similar to: far - located at a great distance in time or space or degree
    same as: off the beaten track, out-of-the-way

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