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on Antonyms

Opposite of on

Because the opposite of on shifts with each meaning, the 17 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 8 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Currently operating, functioning, or connected to a source of power.

Usage Example

"Please make sure the stove is not still off before we leave the house."

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off
inactive
Strong
idle
inoperative
dead

• adverb (Context 2)

Physically in contact with and supported by a surface, object, or person's body (especially of clothing or coverings).

Usage Example

"It was freezing outside, so she put her heavy winter coat off."

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off

• adverb (Context 3)

Into a state of operation, activity, or flow.

Usage Example

"He walked into the dark study and switched the desk lamp off."

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off
Strong
out

• preposition (Context 4)

Physically in contact with and supported by a surface.

Usage Example

"She left her keys and notebook off the kitchen table."

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off
Strong
under
beneath
below

• preposition (Context 5)

In a specified state, condition, or process, or as a member of a group, staff, or committee.

Usage Example

"She has served off the university board of trustees for five years."

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off

• adjective (Context 6)

Taking place, scheduled, or being broadcast as planned.

Usage Example

"The outdoor concert is still off despite the cloudy forecast."

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off
canceled
cancelled
Strong
postponed
scrubbed

• adverb (Context 7)

Aboard a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft, or onto a stage or field of play.

Usage Example

"The train stopped briefly at the station to let the waiting passengers get off."

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off
Strong
ashore

• adverb (Context 8)

With continued movement, action, or progression forward in space or time.

Usage Example

"The hikers walked back through the afternoon until they reached the mountain cabin."

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back
backward
backwards

Similar words to on

Words similar to on shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

about
onwards
upon
onward
on board
regarding
running
forward
See all synonyms of on

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for On. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/on
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