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UK//ɒf həʊm//US//ɔf hoʊm//

Meaning of Off home

Leaving a place to return to one's residence.

In simple words: Going home or leaving for home.

Off home in a sentence

  • Let's grab our things and be off home before it gets dark.
  • He waved goodbye and said he was off home.
  • Feeling tired, she announced, 'I'm off home for the night.'

How to use Off home

Use 'off home' in casual conversation to indicate you're leaving a place to go home, often used with friends or family. Avoid in formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

off + home

Memory hint

Think of 'off' like a bird flying away to its nest at home.

Related words

Collocations with Off home

  • be off home
  • head off home
  • get off home

Synonyms for Off home

  • heading home
  • going home
  • leaving for home
  • returning home

Common mistakes with Off home

  • Using 'off to home' instead of 'off home'.
  • Confusing with 'going home' which is more formal.
  • Omitting 'off' and just saying 'home' which can sound incomplete.

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Frequently asked questions about Off home

What does Off home mean?

Going home or leaving for home.

What is the definition of Off home?

Leaving a place to return to one's residence.

How do you use Off home in a sentence?

Let's grab our things and be off home before it gets dark.

Can you give another example of Off home?

He waved goodbye and said he was off home.

What are synonyms for Off home?

Common alternatives include heading home, going home, leaving for home, returning home.

What words go with Off home?

It commonly pairs with be off home, head off home, get off home.

What are common mistakes when using Off home?

Using 'off to home' instead of 'off home'. Confusing with 'going home' which is more formal. Omitting 'off' and just saying 'home' which can sound incomplete.

How do you pronounce Off home?

US: //ɔf hoʊm//, UK: //ɒf həʊm//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Off home formal or informal?

"Off home" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use Off home?

Use 'off home' in casual conversation to indicate you're leaving a place to go home, often used with friends or family. Avoid in formal contexts.