Word: OFF
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Definition of OFF
- (usually in phrases such as 'from the off', 'at the off', etc.) Beginning; starting point.
"He has been very obviously an untrustworthy narrator right from the off."
- To kill.
"He got in the way so I had him offed."
- To switch off.
"Can you off the light?"
- Inoperative, disabled.
"All the lights are off."
- Cancelled; not happening.
"The party's off because the hostess is sick."
- Not fitted; not being worn.
"The drink spilled out of the bottle because the top was off."
- In a direction away from the speaker or object.
"He drove off in a cloud of smoke."
- Into a state of non-operation or non-existence.
"Please switch off the light when you leave."
- So as to remove or separate, or be removed or separated.
"He bit off the end of the carrot."
- Not positioned upon; away from a position upon.
"He's off the roof now."
- Detached, separated, excluded or disconnected from; away from a position of attachment or connection to.
"He was thrown off the team for cheating."
- Used to indicate the location or direction of one thing relative to another, implying adjacency or accessibility via.
"His office is off this corridor on the right."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Please ensure you spell "off" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "off" can significantly improve your writing style."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OFF a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is OFF worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in OFF? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing OFF:
- # the off effect
- # master of off
- # playing with off
- # in terms of off
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