What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “on”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “on”

The antonyms of on are off and away from. The antonyms off and away from convey the opposite meaning of being in contact with or connected to something.

Explore all Antonyms of “on”

• off
• away from

Definitions and Examples of off, away from

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

off

Not in operation or working order.

Example

Please turn the lights off before leaving the room.

away from

At a distance from a particular place or object.

Example

He moved away from the city to live in a quiet village.

Key Differences: off vs away from

• 1. Off refers to something that is not in operation or working order.
• 2. Away from refers to something that is at a distance from a particular place or object.

Effective Usage of off, away from

• 1. Switching Devices: Use on and off to indicate whether a device is working or not.
• 2. Describing Location: Use away from to describe the distance between two objects or places.
• 3. Giving Directions: Use off to give instructions to turn something off.

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Remember this!

The antonyms off and away from convey the opposite meaning of being in contact with or connected to something. Use off to indicate that something is not in operation or working order, and use away from to describe the distance between two objects or places.