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Offing Definition & Meaning

offing
noun
  1. the near or foreseeable future; "there was a wedding in the offing"
  2. the part of the sea that can be seen from the shore and is beyond the anchoring area; "there was a ship in the offing"

"Offing" in song lyrics

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  • "hernando county florida property appraizers offing"
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  • "Rayala-Telangana in the offing"
    IBN Live — IBN Live
  • "Hard-to-forge smart number plates in the offing"
    IBN Live — IBN Live

Usage tips for "offing"

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Frequently asked questions

What does offing mean?
the near or foreseeable future; "there was a wedding in the offing" the part of the sea that can be seen from the shore and is beyond the anchoring area; "there was a ship in the offing"
What part of speech is offing?
Offing is a noun.
How many definitions does offing have?
Offing has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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