Off ( adverb , preposition , adjective )

(As an adverb)

Off ( adverb )

1. Away from a place or position.
2. Away from being in a particular state or condition.
3. Away from a surface.
4. No longer functioning or in operation.

Origin:

Middle english of, from old english of.

Examples:

1. She walked off in the direction of the store.
2. The lights went off and the room became dark.
3. The picture fell off the wall.
4. The car engine died and wouldn't start back up again.
5. He took the day off to spend time with his family.

(As a preposition)

Off ( preposition )

1. Away from a place or position.
2. Away from being in a particular state or condition.
3. Away from a surface.
4. No longer functioning or in operation.

Origin:

Middle english of, from old english of.

Examples:

1. She walked off in the direction of the store.
2. The lights went off and the room became dark.
3. The picture fell off the wall.
4. The car engine died and wouldn't start back up again.
5. He took the day off to spend time with his family.

(As an adjective)

Off ( adjective )

1. Away from a place or position.
2. Away from being in a particular state or condition.
3. Away from a surface.
4. No longer functioning or in operation.

Origin:

Middle english of, from old english of.

Examples:

1. She walked off in the direction of the store.
2. The lights went off and the room became dark.
3. The picture fell off the wall.
4. The car engine died and wouldn't start back up again.
5. He took the day off to spend time with his family.