off — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

off (/ɒf/)

preposition  ·  Beginner  ·  Daily Life

🔊 /ɒf/

Meaning

Meaning: away from a surface

Away from, or down from, a place or surface.

Examples

🗣 Take the cup off the table.

Etymology

A stressed form of ‘of’ that split off in the 16th century.

How & Where It’s Used

Opposite of ‘on’; also used for being away from work.

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Tags: preposition, movement

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