Off Definition & Meaning
off
- adverb
- from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete); "ran away from the lion"; "wanted to get away from there"; "sent the children away to boarding school"; "the teacher waved the children away from the dead animal"; "went off to school"; "they drove off"; "go forth and preach"
- at a distance in space or time; "the boat was 5 miles off (or away)"; "the party is still 2 weeks off (or away)"; "away back in the 18th century"
- no longer on or in contact or attached; "clean off the dirt"; "he shaved off his mustache"
- adjective
- not in operation or operational; "the oven is off"; "the lights are off"
- below a satisfactory level; "an off year for tennis"; "his performance was off"
- (of events) no longer planned or scheduled; "the wedding is definitely off"
- in an unpalatable state; "sour milk"
- not performing or scheduled for duties; "He's off every Tuesday"
- verb
- kill intentionally and with premeditation; "The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered"
"Off" in song lyrics
See how off is used in real songs:
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"I might start blastin', off"
(11/5 f/) Taydatay — Roll 'Em Up [Edit] -
"We let them cats off"
11/5 — Blockstyle Murderah -
"That'll take yo head off"
11/5 — Blockstyle Murderah
Words that rhyme with off
Usage tips for "off"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "off" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for off to find words that pair well.