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

The midi dress was mostly form-fitting, creating a dynamic effect and use of proportions thanks to the off-the-shoulder neckline and dramatic sleeves and cuffs. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

The Music Lovers is a dual portrait of the off-kilter relationship between the gay composer Tchaikovsky and his hypersexual wife, Nina. — Juan A. Ramírez, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2026

But hats off to Jay Hunt at Apple, because so much is down to having the faith to do those double commissions from the off. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

Hospitality is woven into the experience from the off, with free Arabic coffee offered to all passengers and a dedicated lounge with complimentary food and drinks for those traveling in Premium class. — Sophia Dyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for the off

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