What Part Os Speech Is Off?

Answer 1

Off can be many parts of speech, depending on the meaning. Most often an adverb or preposition, but also an adjective, noun, or verb.

adverb

1. Away from the place in question; to or at a distance.
2. So as to be removed or separated.

preposition

1. Moving away and often down from.
2. Situated or leading in a direction away from (a main route or intersection).

adjective

1. Characterized by someone performing or feeling worse than usual; unsatisfactory or inadequate.
2. (of food) No longer fresh.

noun (cricket)

1. The half of the field (as divided lengthways through the pitch) toward which the batsman's feet are pointed when standing to receive the ball.

verb(informal)

1. (North American) kill; murder.

Answer 2

"Off" can function as both a preposition and an adverb, depending on how it is used in a sentence.