Give Off (Verb)
Meaning 1
Have as a by-product; "The big cities gave off so many wonderful American qualities".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The large industrial plants gave off large quantities of air pollutants that affected the local ecosystem.
- The new electrical components gave off less heat and lasted longer than their predecessors.
- Rotten fruit gave off a strong and pungent smell that attracted various pests.
- Big cities like New York gave off an energetic vibe that made it seem like the city never slept.
- The hot springs gave off a mild sulfur smell, but offered incredibly therapeutic properties.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc.; "The ozone layer blocks some harmful rays which the sun emits".
Classification
Verbs of raining, snowing, thawing, thundering.