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off

[ɒf]

off Definition

  • 1away from a place or position
  • 2not operating or functioning
  • 3no longer taking place or being considered

Using off: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "off" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She got off the bus at the next stop.

  • Example

    The TV is off, can you turn it on?

  • Example

    The meeting is off due to unforeseen circumstances.

off Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with off

  • off and on

    happening irregularly or intermittently

    Example

    I've been working on this project off and on for months.

  • off the top of one's head

    without careful thought or investigation

    Example

    I don't know the answer off the top of my head, but I can look it up for you.

  • get off someone's back

    stop criticizing or pestering someone

    Example

    Can you please get off my back? I'm doing the best I can.

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Summary: off in Brief

The word 'off' [ɒf] has multiple meanings depending on its usage. As an adverb, it means away from a place or position, as in 'She got off the bus at the next stop.' As an adjective, it means not operating or functioning, as in 'The TV is off, can you turn it on?' As a preposition, it means no longer taking place or being considered, as in 'The meeting is off due to unforeseen circumstances.' Other phrases include 'off and on,' meaning happening irregularly, 'off the top of one's head,' meaning without careful thought, and 'get off someone's back,' meaning to stop criticizing or pestering someone.

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