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单词 on and off
释义

on and off

adverb

: with periodic cessation : off and on, intermittently
Lucy was sick on and off for two years before doctors were able to discover what was wrong. Jo Abi
on-and-off
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adjective
It took more than 20 break-ups for Melissa Meagher to realise her six-year on-and-off relationship with her ex had to end for good. Sophie Aubrey

Word History

First Known Use

1668, in the meaning defined above

on and off 1 of 2

adverb

as in off and on
not constantly or steadily over a period of time It's been raining on and off all afternoon.

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • off and on
  • sporadically
  • intermittently
  • periodically
  • rarely
  • occasionally
  • sometimes
  • seldom
  • infrequently
  • little
  • recurrently
  • now
  • irregularly
  • now and then
  • variously
  • here and there

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • commonly
  • usually
  • regularly
  • routinely
  • ordinarily
  • consistently
  • always
  • invariably
  • constantly
  • continuously
  • often
  • frequently
  • continually
  • incessantly
  • ever
  • endlessly
  • hourly
  • perpetually
  • unceasingly
  • uninterruptedly
  • much
  • oft
  • oftentimes
  • interminably
  • continuingly
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on-and-off

2 of 2

adjective

as in recurring
occurring or appearing at intervals an on-and-off friendship over the years

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • recurring
  • recurrent
  • intermittent
  • continual
  • periodic
  • alternating
  • periodical
  • occasional
  • seasonal
  • sporadic
  • alternate
  • rhythmic
  • serial
  • cyclic
  • spasmodic
  • cyclical
  • fitful
  • spotty
  • rhythmical
  • erratic
  • irregular
  • aperiodic
  • unsteady

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • continuous
  • constant
  • incessant
  • unceasing
  • perpetual
  • eternal
  • interminable
  • everlasting
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