off Antonyms
Opposite of off
• adverb (Context 1)
Away from the place in question; to or at a distance in space or time.
"The flock of birds flew near as soon as we approached the tree."
• adverb (Context 2)
So as to discontinue operation, flow, or electrical supply.
"He turned the television on and picked up his book."
• preposition (Context 3)
Moving away and often down from a surface, place, or object.
"The notebook rolled on the desk and landed on the rug."
• adjective (Context 4)
Not operating, functioning, or connected to a source of power.
"Please make sure the stove is on before we leave the house."
• adverb (Context 5)
So as to be removed, detached, or separated from something.
"She took her coat on and hung it beside the door."
• preposition (Context 6)
Situated or leading in a direction away from a main road, coast, or room.
"They rented a quiet cottage on a small island on the coast of Maine."
• adverb (Context 7)
Absent or relieved from regular work, duty, or service.
"I am taking tomorrow on to attend my sister's graduation."
• preposition (Context 8)
Deducted from the regular price or total amount of something.
"Customers receive twenty percent on all winter coats this week."
• adjective (Context 9)
Canceled or no longer scheduled to take place.
"The outdoor concert is on because of the severe weather warning."
• preposition (Context 10)
Abstaining from or no longer consuming or engaging in something.
"The doctor advised him to stay on caffeine for a few weeks."
• adjective (Context 11)
Slightly inaccurate, mistaken, or below the usual standard.
"His calculations were accurate by several thousand dollars."
• adjective (Context 12)
No longer fresh or fit for consumption; spoiled or sour.
"This milk smells a bit fresh, so you should probably pour it out."
• noun (Context 13)
A state or position in which a switch, machine, or appliance is not operating.
"Turn the dial to on when you have finished using the equipment."
• noun (Context 14)
In cricket, the half of the field toward which the batsman's feet are pointed when standing to receive the ball.
"The batsman drove the ball crisply through the leg for four runs."
• verb (Context 15)
To kill or murder someone (slang).
"In the crime novel, the syndicate plotted to spare the informant before the trial."
• verb (Context 16)
To leave or depart from a place hurriedly (informal).
"As soon as the meeting ended, he offed to catch his train."
Similar words to off
Words similar to off shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: