Meaning
- Give off means to produce or release something, such as light, heat, a smell, a sound, or a feeling.
- It describes something that naturally emits or radiates.
Grammar and Usage
- Phrasal verb
- Structure: give off + noun
- Usually transitive, taking an object (what is produced or released).
Examples of usage:
- "The flowers give off a sweet fragrance."
- "The fire gave off a lot of heat."
Common Phrases
- give off a smell
- give off heat
- give off light
- give off energy
- give off a bad vibe
Collocations
- give off + smell/odor/fragrance
- give off + light/glow/rays
- give off + heat/steam/smoke
- give off + sound/noise/vibes
Examples
- The roses in the garden give off a wonderful scent.
- That old machine gives off a strange noise when it runs.
- The lamp gave off a warm, yellow glow.
- Volcanoes give off smoke and ash when they erupt.
- His speech gave off a strong sense of confidence.
- The food was giving off a terrible odor, so we threw it away.
- The sun gives off heat and light to the Earth.
- Her positive energy gave off a welcoming atmosphere.
Synonyms or Related
- emit
- release
- radiate
- exude
- send out
Antonym
- absorb
- take in
- soak up