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off

 
pronunciation:
awf
parts of speech:
adverb, preposition, adjective
part of speech: adverb
definition 1: away from a surface.
She was too warm in bed, so she took the blanket off.
antonyms:
on
definition 2: so as not to be supported or connected.
She cut her long hair off.
definition 3: away from a point or position.
The dog ran off in the park and didn't come back.
definition 4: away from a job or duty.
She took a year off when she had a baby.I have Friday off this week.
 
part of speech: preposition
definition: so as to be separated or away from.
Please take your feet off the table!
 
 
part of speech: adjective
definition: not running or in operation.
The engine is off.