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Meaning of the word off in English

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off

US /ɑːf/
UK /ɒf/
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Adverb

1.

away from the place in question; to or at a distance

Example:
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The cat jumped off the table.
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Keep off the grass.
Antonym:
on
2.

away from work or duty

Example:
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I'm taking a few days off next week.
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He's off duty until tomorrow morning.
Antonym:
on duty
3.

so as to be removed or separated

Example:
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Take your shoes off.
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The lid came off easily.
Antonym:
on

Adjective

1.

not connected to or touching something

Example:
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The light switch is off.
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The power is off in the whole building.
Antonym:
on
2.

not operating or available

Example:
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The concert is off due to bad weather.
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The deal is off.
Antonym:
on

Preposition

away from; not on

Example:
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He fell off his bike.
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The button came off my shirt.
Antonym:
on
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