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off

/ɒf/

[/ɒf/]

away from a surface

Beginnerpreposition

Definition

Away from, or down from, a place or surface.

Example

Take the cup off the table.

Take the cup off the table.

Etymology

A stressed form of 'of' that split off in the 16th century.

How & Where It’s Used

Opposite of 'on'; also used for being away from work.

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