Of — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Of
Of (preposition)
- —used as a function word to indicate a point of reckoning
- —used as a function word to indicate origin or derivation
- —used as a function word to indicate the cause, motive, or reason
Of (auxiliary verb)
- have —used in place of the contraction 've often in representations of uneducated speech
Of (abbreviation)
- outfield
Of (preposition) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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earlier than
"it's ten minutes of two right now"
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having to do with
"the librarian read stories of kings and princesses to the youngsters"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Of
The most common words with a similar meaning to Of:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Of
Words with the opposite meaning of Of:
Near Antonyms of Of
Origin & Etymology of Of
Middle English, off, of, from Old English, adverb & preposition; akin to Old High German aba off, away, Latin ab from, away, Greek apo
First known use: before 12th century
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Of
- Topics: Grammar Function Words
Words & Phrases Containing Of
Frequently Asked Questions about Of
What does "Of" mean?
"Of" means —used as a function word to indicate a point of reckoning. As an a preposition, an auxiliary verb and an abbreviation, it is defined as: —used as a function word to indicate a point of reckoning. It has 2 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Of"?
Other words for "Of" include afore, ahead of, before, ere, fore, previous to, prior to and to. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Of" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Of"?
There are 31 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Of". Common alternatives include afore, ahead of, before, ere, fore, previous to, prior to, to, about and apropos.
What is the opposite of "Of"?
Antonyms of "Of" include after and following. Near antonyms include next, next to and since.
How do you use "Of" in a sentence?
Examples of "Of" in a sentence: "it's ten minutes of two right now"; "the librarian read stories of kings and princesses to the youngsters".
Is "Of" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Of" can be used as a preposition, an auxiliary verb and an abbreviation, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Of"?
"Of" is pronounced /əv/.
What is the origin of the word "Of"?
"Of" comes from Middle English, off, of, from Old English, adverb & preposition; akin to Old High German aba off, away, Latin ab from, away, Greek apo. First known use: before 12th century.