Meaning of give off in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Verb

   give off

   Definitions

   1. have as a by-product

   Examples

   • « The big cities gave off so many wonderful American qualities »
2. 2. give off, send forth, or discharge

   Examples

   • « as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc. »
   • « The ozone layer blocks some harmful rays which the sun emits »

   Antonyms

   • absorb
   • take in