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verb(off)
kill intentionally and with premeditation
Synonyms: bump off, dispatch, hit, murder, polish off, remove, slay,
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adverb(off)
from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete)
Synonyms: away, forth,
Examples:
Went off to school.
They drove off.
off
adjective(off)
(of events) no longer planned or scheduled
Synonyms: cancelled,
Antonyms: on,
Examples:
The wedding is definitely off.
off
adjective(off)
in an unpalatable state
Synonyms: sour, turned,
off
adverb(off)
at a distance in space or time
Synonyms: away,
Examples:
The boat was 5 miles off (or away).
The party is still 2 weeks off (or away).
off
adjective(off)
below a satisfactory level
Examples:
An off year for tennis.
His performance was off.
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adjective(off)
not in operation or operational
Antonyms: on,
Examples:
The oven is off.
The lights are off.
off
adjective(off)
not performing or scheduled for duties
Examples:
He's off every Tuesday.

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