the off

noun

British

1

: the beginning of a race

2

: the very beginning

Right from the off, I knew she was against me.

Examples of the off in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Set on 600 acres at the mouth of the Bedwell River, the off-grid retreat is known for its 25 safari-style canvas tents, cedar-plank boardwalks, and wilderness adventures. — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026

The video shows three women, who appear to be white, walking by the front door of the off-campus apartment where the three Black students live Friday. — Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 11 Nov. 2026

The deal was controversial from the off due to Palantir’s work with US immigration enforcement and the Israeli military. — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 10 Nov. 2026

Anybody who spends time at the off-road park will tell you that side-by-sides are everywhere. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 10 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for the off

• ashraf
• checkoff
• cutoff
• falloff
• handoff
• kickoff
• layoff
• liftoff
• markoff
• markov
• payoff
• playoff