Definition & Meaning of "off-and-on"in English

off-and-on

occurring intermittently, with periods of activity followed by pauses or breaks

fitful

intermittent

spasmodic

Grammatical Information

Composition

Compound

qualitative

Superlative

most off-and-on

Comparative

more off-and-on

gradable

domain

temporality, activity, phenomena

Examples

The off-and-on rain throughout the day made it difficult to plan any outdoor activities.

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