Outskirts: meaning, definitions and examples
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outskirts
[ หaสtหskษหrts ]
of a city
The outer parts of a city or town, especially those areas lying at the edge of an urban area.
Synonyms
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outskirts |
Used to describe the outer areas of a city or town, often where urban meets rural. It's typically a neutral term.
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periphery |
Generally used to describe the outer edges or boundaries of an area. More formal and often used in academic or technical contexts.
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fringes |
Can be used in a geographical sense similar to 'outskirts,' but also often implies a figurative sense, like being on the edge of a group or activity. It may have a slightly negative connotation depending on context.
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suburbs |
Refers specifically to residential areas located outside of city centers. It often implies a middle-class lifestyle and is generally seen as neutral or positive.
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Examples of usage
- They live on the outskirts of town.
- The outskirts are more peaceful than the city center.
of a forest
The outer area of a forest or wooded area.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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outskirts |
Used to describe the areas of a town or city that are farthest from the center. Often less densely populated and more suburban in nature.
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border |
Refers to the dividing line or frontier between two areas, often between countries or regions. It can also mean the edge of something with a clear boundary.
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edge |
Used to describe the sharp or outermost limit of an area, object, or surface. It can also describe a boundary, but with a sense of sharpness or distinct end.
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margin |
Typically used to describe a space at the sides or end of a page or the amount by which something is won or can change. Might also refer to the periphery of a situation or area.
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Examples of usage
- We explored the outskirts of the forest.
- The outskirts of the forest are home to various wildlife.
Translations
Translations of the word "outskirts" in other languages:
๐ต๐น arredores
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคฐเคฟเคงเคฟ
๐ฉ๐ช Vororte
๐ฎ๐ฉ pinggiran
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะบะพะปะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ peryferie
๐ฏ๐ต ้ๅค
๐ซ๐ท pรฉriphรฉrie
๐ช๐ธ periferia
๐น๐ท kenar mahalleler
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ต์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุถูุงุญู
๐จ๐ฟ pลedmฤstรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ predmestie
๐จ๐ณ ้ๅบ
๐ธ๐ฎ obrobje
๐ฎ๐ธ รบthverfi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตัะบะตัั ะฐะนะผะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแฃแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kษnar bรถlgษlษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ periferia
Etymology
The word 'outskirts' originated in the mid-16th century, combining 'out' and 'skirt' to refer to the outer edge or boundary of a place. Over time, it has come to be commonly used to describe the outer parts of a city or town, as well as the outer area of a forest or wooded area.
See also: skirting, underskirt.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #12,412, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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