of vs off

Definitions

adverb

1. at a distance in space or time
2. no longer on or in contact or attached
3. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete)

adjective

1. not performing or scheduled for duties
2. not in operation or operational
3. below a satisfactory level
4. in an unpalatable state
5. (of events) no longer planned or scheduled

verb

1. kill intentionally and with premeditation

Examples

The ball rebounded from/off the wall into the pond.

Some of the crew went off-shift, stringing up hybrid bunks and hammocks belowdecks, the others continued working.

There were 42 free-kicks, two penalties, four bookings and three players sent off, two of whom had to be escorted from the pitch by police.

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