off

/ˈɒf/

/ˈɔf/

[adverb] [verb] [adjective] [preposition]

off

[ADVERB]

used to show that a thing has been separated or removed

from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete)

synonyms : away

forth

away from a location or position in time or place

synonyms : away

(of a power supply or other electrical devices) not being used or switched on

to off

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

kill intentionally and with premeditation

synonyms : bump off

off

not in operation or operational

antonyms : on

below a satisfactory level

(of events) no longer planned or scheduled

synonyms : cancelled

antonyms : on

not performing or scheduled for duties

in an unpalatable state

synonyms : sour

turned

off

[PREPOSITION]

used to indicate a position or direction that is away from a person, place, or thing

Examples

1. The baby cried its head off.

2. The store is offering a discount of eighty percent off.

3. His apology took the edge off her anger.

4. The explosion wiped the island off the map.

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