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'off' - used as an adjective
1. not in operation or operational
the oven is off
the lights are off
2. below a satisfactory level
an off year for tennis
his performance was off
3. (of events) no longer planned or scheduled
the wedding is definitely off
4. in an unpalatable state
5. not performing or scheduled for duties
He's off every Tuesday

'off' - used as a adverb
6. from a particular thing or place or position
went off to school
they drove off
7. at a distance in space or time
the boat was 5 miles off
the party is still 2 weeks off
8. no longer on or in contact or attached
clean off the dirt
he shaved off his mustache

'off' - used as a verb
9. kill intentionally and with premeditation

derived forms
1. Off / Past
offed
2. Off / Third Person
offs
3. Off / Present Participle
offing
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