Cool MateMeaning of Out of the way
Not blocking the way; in a position that is not in the direct path.
In simple words: Not in the usual spot or path; not blocking.
Out of the way in a sentence
- Please move your bike out of the way so I can park.
- He always puts his projects out of the way when guests arrive.
- The road was closed, but we found a path that was out of the way.
How to use Out of the way
Often used to describe something that is not in the main path or is less common. Suitable in both casual and formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Imagine a person moving a large box out of the way to clear the path.
Related words
Collocations with Out of the way
- move out of the way
- get out of the way
- set aside out of the way
Synonyms for Out of the way
- out of sight
- clear
- unobstructed
- removed
- avoided
Opposites of Out of the way
- in the way
- blocking
- obstructing
Common mistakes with Out of the way
- Confused with 'out of the way' when meaning 'away from something'.
- Incorrectly used to describe emotional state instead of physical position.
- Used in the wrong context, such as describing people instead of objects or places.
Out of the way appears in
Out of the way in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بعيد عن الطريق
ليس في المكان المعتاد أو المسار؛ لا يعيق.
- Bengaliবাংলা
আড়ালে
সাধারণ জায়গা বা পথে না থাকা; বাধা না দেওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Aus dem Weg
Nicht am üblichen Platz oder Weg; nicht im Weg.
- SpanishEspañol
Fuera de camino
No está en el lugar o camino habitual; no bloquea.
- Persianفارسی
کنار رفتن، مزاحم نبودن
در جای معمول یا مسیر نیست؛ مانع نیست.
- FrenchFrançais
Hors de portée, À l'écart
Pas à l'endroit habituel ou sur le chemin ; ne bloquant pas.
- Hindiहिन्दी
रास्ते से हटकर
अपनी सामान्य जगह या रास्ते में न होना; रास्ता न रोकना।
- ItalianItaliano
Fuori mano, di traverso
Non nel posto o percorso solito; non blocca.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Fora do caminho
Não no lugar ou caminho usual; não bloqueando.
- RussianРусский
С дороги
Не на обычном месте или пути; не мешает.
- Urduاردو
راستے سے ہٹ کر
عام جگہ یا راستے میں نہ ہونا؛ رکاوٹ نہ بننا۔
- Chinese中文
让开，不碍事
不在平常的位置或路线上；不挡路。
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Frequently asked questions about Out of the way
What does Out of the way mean?
Not in the usual spot or path; not blocking.
What is the definition of Out of the way?
Not blocking the way; in a position that is not in the direct path.
How do you use Out of the way in a sentence?
Please move your bike out of the way so I can park.
Can you give another example of Out of the way?
He always puts his projects out of the way when guests arrive.
What are synonyms for Out of the way?
Common alternatives include out of sight, clear, unobstructed, removed, avoided.
What is the opposite of Out of the way?
Opposite meanings include in the way, blocking, obstructing.
What words go with Out of the way?
It commonly pairs with move out of the way, get out of the way, set aside out of the way.
What are common mistakes when using Out of the way?
Confused with 'out of the way' when meaning 'away from something'. Incorrectly used to describe emotional state instead of physical position. Used in the wrong context, such as describing people instead of objects or places.
How do you pronounce Out of the way?
US: //aʊt əv ðə weɪ//, UK: //aʊt əv ðə weɪ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Out of the way?
Often used to describe something that is not in the main path or is less common. Suitable in both casual and formal contexts.