Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
outby
Preposition
/ˈaʊtbaɪ/
Definition
In the direction away from something or towards the external part.
Examples
- The farm is located outby the river.
- She lives outby of the city limits.
- Our campsite is outby, beyond the tree line.
Meaning
Used primarily in dialectal English, ‘outby’ refers to a location that is further away from a central point or refers to being situated outside or beyond a certain boundary.
Synonyms
- Outside
- Away
- Beyond
