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give off

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌɡɪv ˈɔːf/ · UK /ˌɡɪv ˈɒf/

give off means: Something produces and releases heat, light, smells, gas, or an impression that people notice.

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SEND OUTB1

Something produces and releases heat, light, smells, gas, or an impression that people notice.

  • The fire gives off heat.
  • The flowers gave off a sweet smell.
  • He gives off an impression of quiet confidence.

How to use it: give off something (The machine gives off a lot of heat.)

Similar words: emit, release

Common phrases: give off heat, give off smoke, give off bad vibes

phrase

PRODUCE AND RELEASEB1

Something produces and releases sound, smells, gas, heat, or light.

  • The lamp gives off light.
  • The burning wood gave off thick smoke.
  • Does this heater give off a strange smell?

How to use it: give off something (These flowers give off a strong scent.)

Similar words: emit, release

Common phrases: give off light, give off gas, give off a smell

Questions about give off

What does give off mean?

Something produces and releases heat, light, smells, gas, or an impression that people notice.

What is give off in other languages?

Türkçe: yaymak · Español: emitir · Français: dégager · Deutsch: abgeben · Italiano: emettere · 日本語: 発する

How do you pronounce give off?

In American English /ˌɡɪv ˈɔːf/; in British English /ˌɡɪv ˈɒf/.

How do you use give off in a sentence?

The fire gives off heat. The flowers gave off a sweet smell.

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