off Synonyms
Another word for off
• adverb (Context 1)
Away from the place in question; to or at a distance in space or time.
"The flock of birds flew away as soon as we approached the tree."
• preposition (Context 2)
Moving away and often down from a surface, place, or object.
"The notebook rolled from the desk and landed on the rug."
• adverb (Context 3)
So as to discontinue operation, flow, or electrical supply.
"He turned the television out and picked up his book."
• adjective (Context 4)
Not operating, functioning, or connected to a source of power.
"Please make sure the stove is inactive before we leave the house."
• adverb (Context 5)
So as to be removed, detached, or separated from something.
"She took her coat away and hung it beside the door."
• preposition (Context 6)
Deducted from the regular price or total amount of something.
"Customers receive twenty percent from all winter coats this week."
• adverb (Context 7)
Absent or relieved from regular work, duty, or service.
"I am taking tomorrow off-duty to attend my sister's graduation."
• preposition (Context 8)
Situated or leading in a direction away from a main road, coast, or room.
"They rented a quiet cottage on a small island near the coast of Maine."
• adjective (Context 9)
Canceled or no longer scheduled to take place.
"The outdoor concert is canceled because of the severe weather warning."
• adjective (Context 10)
Slightly inaccurate, mistaken, or below the usual standard.
"His calculations were inaccurate by several thousand dollars."
• adjective (Context 11)
No longer fresh or fit for consumption; spoiled or sour.
"This milk smells a bit spoiled, so you should probably pour it out."
• noun (Context 12)
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 offside for four runs."
• verb (Context 13)
To kill or murder someone (slang).
"In the crime novel, the syndicate plotted to kill the informant before the trial."
• verb (Context 14)
To leave or depart from a place hurriedly (informal).
"As soon as the meeting ended, he offed to catch his train."
Opposites of off
The opposite of off shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: