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Off Meaning for Kids

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What Does Off Mean?

Adjective

  • Not working or not on, like a light.
  • Not happening, like a canceled party.
  • Not being worn, like a hat that is taken off.
  • Bad or spoiled, like milk that is off.
  • Not normal or not right, like feeling a bit off today.

Verb

  • To turn something off, like a light.
  • To stop something from working.

Preposition

  • Away from a place, like being off the roof.
  • Not attached to something, like being off the team.

Noun

  • The beginning or starting point of something.

Adverb

  • Away from the speaker, like driving off.
  • To stop something from working, like turning off a light.

Off — Full Explanation

Off means that something is not running or not active. For example, when you turn off the TV, it stops showing shows.

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Related Words

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Off Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
बंद (off)

band

बंद (band)

band

खत्म (khatm)

khatm

kannada
ಅಗಿಯಾಗಿದೆ (agiyagide)

agiyagide

ಬಂದ (banda)

banda

ಅಗಿಯು (agiya)

agiya

bengali
অফ (of)

of

বন্ধ (bondho)

bondho

অবসান (obosan)

obosan

Off Antonyms

on on

Off in Sentences

  • I turned off the faucet.
  • The game is off for today.
  • She took her hat off.
  • The bike fell off the stand.
  • He switched off the computer.

Off Story for Kids

The Magic of Night

pink and orangeoff” and goes to sleep, it paints the sky with! The birds sing a sweet lullaby, and the stars twinkle like tiny diamonds. It's time for cozy blankets and bedtime stories.When the sun says “

But wait! The moon is not “offadventuressnuggle up and imagine all the we’ll have when the sun comes back!” — it’s bright and shining, lighting up our dreams. So, let’s

Remember, even when things are “off,” the magic of the night is just beginning! Goodnight, little dreamers!

Frequently Asked Questions About Off

What does 'off' mean?
The word 'off' can mean not on or away from something. For example, if you turn the light off, it means the light is not on.
How do you pronounce 'off'?
You pronounce 'off' like 'awf'.
What is the origin of the word 'off'?
The word 'off' comes from Old English, where it was used to mean 'away' or 'from'.
What is the meaning of 'off' in Hindi?
The word 'off' in Hindi is 'बंद' (Band).

Facts & Quotes About Off

Fact: When you turn something off, like a light, it saves energy!
Proverb: Better to turn off the light than to stumble in the dark. (It means it's better to be careful and prepared.)
Quote: "The best way to predict the future is to turn it off and start fresh." - Unknown