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off - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
off
Definition
(verb) kill intentionally and with premeditation
Synonyms
:
bump off
,
dispatch
,
hit
,
murder
,
polish off
,
remove
,
slay
Example Sentence
The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered
Definition
(adj) not in operation or operational
Example Sentence
the oven is off
the lights are off
Definition
(adj) below a satisfactory level
Example Sentence
an off year for tennis
his performance was off
Definition
(adj) (of events) no longer planned or scheduled
Synonyms
:
cancelled
Example Sentence
the wedding is definitely off
Definition
(adj) in an unpalatable state
Synonyms
:
sour
,
turned
Example Sentence
sour milk
Definition
(adj) not performing or scheduled for duties
Example Sentence
He's off every Tuesday
Definition
(adv) from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete)
Synonyms
:
away
,
forth
Example Sentence
ran away from the lion
wanted to get away from there
sent the children away to boarding school
the teacher waved the children away from the dead animal
went off to school
they drove off
go forth and preach
Definition
(adv) at a distance in space or time
Synonyms
:
away
Example Sentence
the boat was 5 miles off (or away)
the party is still 2 weeks off (or away)
away back in the 18th century
Definition
(adv) no longer on or in contact or attached
Example Sentence
clean off the dirt
he shaved off his mustache
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