be off

INTERJECTION

scat

Synonyms

STRONG

git scoot scram shoo

WEAK

away with you be off with you beat it begone bug off get going get out get out from under my feet get out of my sight get out of my way off with you out of the way out with you

VERB

get along

Synonyms

WEAK

advance go go away leave march move move off move on proceed progress push ahead take a hike

Antonyms

WEAK

argue arrive bicker cease halt stop

VERB

get out

Synonyms

STRONGEST

avoid break out go leave take off

WEAK

alight beat it begone bug off buzz off clear out decamp depart dodge duck egress evacuate evade exit extricate oneself flee fly free oneself hightail kite make tracks run away scram shirk shun skedaddle split take a hike vacate vamoose withdraw

Antonyms

STRONGEST

come stay

WEAK

capture grab seize

VERB

lean

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bow drift incline nod prop recline slant tilt tip twist veer

STRONG

beetle cant careen curve decline deflect dip divert droop heel jut list overhang pitch place repose rest roll sag sheer sink slope turn

WEAK

be slanted fasten on hang on put weight on rest on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

straighten

STRONG

ascend rise

Example Sentences

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Alpacas and llamas have been given new protection from dogs, which may be off the lead, attacking them.

From BBC

Despite apparent doubts from Attorney General Pam Bondi and her deputy, Todd Blanche, Halligan appeared to be off to the races.

From Salon

If they don't win, the level of fury from fans could be off the scale.

From BBC

The guidance stresses the importance of attendance and says most mild illnesses, like runny noses and sore throats, do not mean children need to be off school.

From BBC

Review & Preview will be off tomorrow, back in your inbox on Friday evening.

From Barron's

be off

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