Give Off

Pronunciation: /ɡɪv ɒf/

Definitions of give off

verb to produce or emit something, such as a smell or light

Example Sentences

A1 The flowers give off a pleasant scent.

A2 The candles give off a warm glow.

B1 The factory gives off a lot of pollution.

B2 The volcano gives off ash and smoke during an eruption.

C1 The chemical reaction gives off a strong odor.

C2 The radioactive material gives off harmful radiation.

Examples of give off in a Sentence

formal The flowers in the garden give off a pleasant fragrance.

informal The barbecue is giving off a lot of smoke.

slang The new air freshener gives off a really nice scent.

figurative His confidence gives off a strong presence in the room.

Grammatical Forms of give off

• past tense: gave off
• plural: give off
• comparative: more give off
• superlative: most give off
• present tense: gives off
• future tense: will give off
• perfect tense: has given off
• continuous tense: is giving off
• singular: gives off
• positive degree: give off
• infinitive: to give off
• gerund: giving off
• participle: given off

Origin and Evolution of give off

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'give off' originated in Middle English as a combination of the word 'give' and the preposition 'off'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a literal sense to describe the act of emitting or releasing something, the phrase 'give off' has evolved to also convey the idea of displaying certain characteristics or qualities.