off

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Adverb

1

Away from a place or position; indicating movement or separation from something.

He drove off in his car.

2

So as to be removed or separated; indicating detachment or disconnection.

The button came off my shirt.

3

Not operating or functioning; in a state of being deactivated or stopped.

The lights are off.

4

Away from work or duty; not present or available.

I'm taking the day off tomorrow.

Antonym

Synonym

Preposition

1

Away from or down from a position on or attached to something.

He fell off the ladder.

2

Leading away from or branching from a main route or area.

There's a small café off the main street.

Antonym

Adjective

1

Not functioning or operating; switched to an inactive state.

The TV is off.

2

Cancelled or no longer happening.

The meeting is off because the manager is sick.

3

Not fresh or spoiled; in poor condition (especially of food).

This milk smells off.

Antonym

Verb

1

To kill or murder someone.

The gangsters planned to off their rival.

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