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off

pronunciation:: awf
parts of speech:: adverb, preposition, adjective

part of speech:	adverb
definition 1:	away from a surface. The old wallpaper is coming off.The price sticker fell off. antonyms: on
definition 2:	so as not to be connected or attached. She cut her long hair off.The dog chewed the doll's foot off.It was a nice toy wagon, but one of the wheels came off.
definition 3:	so as to interrupt or stop operation. Turn off the lights before you go to bed. antonyms: on
definition 4:	away from a point or position. The dog ran off.
definition 5:	away from a job or duty. She took a year off when she had a baby.

part of speech:	preposition
definition 1:	so as to be separated or away from. Please take your feet off the table!
definition 2:	away from. The park off the main street is my favorite place to sit and relax.

part of speech:	adjective
definition 1:	of low quality; spoiled. The meat smells a little off. antonyms: fresh
definition 2:	free from work. My father likes to read in his off hours. antonyms: working
definition 3:	not accurate; not correct. My guess was off about how many people would come to the picnic.
definition 4:	slight; not likely. For actors, there is only the off chance that they will become famous. similar words: outside
definition 5:	not taking place. The parade is off because it is raining. antonyms: on
definition 6:	in a certain condition. In matters of money she is well off.
related words:	absent, sour, wide, wrong

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