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D.A. Posted 15 years ago
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Why is the word 'off' sometimes used, as in the following:
"You will have to learn it off by heart", "Let's start off".
What is the difference between that and just saying "learn\start".
When should (or could) 'off' be added?
Many thanks,
D.A.
"You will have to learn it off by heart", "Let's start off".
What is the difference between that and just saying "learn\start".
When should (or could) 'off' be added?
Many thanks,
D.A.
Top answer
'Off' is just an emphatic adverb; it contributes a sense of action.
- 'Off' is just an emphatic adverb; it contributes a sense of action.
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'Off' is just an emphatic adverb; it contributes a sense of action.
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