Definition of Off
Off
off
Definition/Meaning
(adverb)
away, or to or at a distance;
e.g. The man ran off with my purse that he had stolen.
(adverb)
so as to be separated or removed;
e.g. She took off her coat and gloves and placed them on the couch.
(adverb)
to a state of discontinuance;
e.g. I shut off the car engine before filling the tank with gas.
(adverb)
cancelled;
e.g. The wedding is off.
(preposition)
moving away from something;
e.g. She rolled off the bed and ran downstairs to open her Christmas presents.
(preposition)
absent from;
e.g. She took a couple days off of work to recharge and relax.
(adjective)
characterized by being or feeling inadequate, unusual, or different than usual;
e.g. I've just been having an off day today, maybe because of the gloomy weather.
(adjective)
no longer in effect or operation;
e.g. The electricity and water is off.
(adjective)
leaving;
e.g. "I'm off to Greece tomorrow" said the young man.
(adjective)
not working at one's job;
e.g. I am off of work on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
(adverb)
into action or operation;
e.g. My alarm goes off at 6 AM.
Opposite Words
Related Words
Comments
