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off and on

The phrase “off and on” has 3 syllables: off and on.

It's pronounced as /ɔf ənd ɑn/.

What is synonym and antonym for off and on?

In the thesaurus, “off and on” has 6 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for off and on along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for off and on

  • intermittently
  • on and off
  • periodically
  • rarely
  • seldom
  • sporadically

Antonyms for off and on

  • always
  • commonly
  • consistently
  • constantly
  • invariably
  • ordinarily
  • regularly
  • routinely
  • usually

Meanings of off and on

  • adverb
    1. Intermittently.
    2. On different tacks, now toward, and now away from, the land.

Example Sentences

  • She has been studying off and on for the past few months in preparation for her exams.
  • The power has gone out off and on due to the storm last night.
  • He’s been working off and on at that project for over a year now.
  • They’ve been friends off and on since childhood, but they always reconnect.
  • I’ve tried that workout routine off and on, but I still can’t stick to it consistently.

On this page you'll find 15 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to off and on, such as: always, commonly, consistently, constantly, intermittently, invariably, on and off.

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