way off

Meanings

• Adjective

  Extremely far from the mark or target.

  - "Despite my best efforts, I was way off the mark when trying to hit the target."
  - "His answer was way off, he didn't even come close to the correct solution."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with way off
off , grief , belief , thief

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Variants

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layoff , layoffs , laid off , lay off , laying off , lays off , lain off , lie off , lies off , lying off

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Etymology

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The term 'way off' is an adjective that comes from the Old English term 'wegan,' which means 'to go.' The term 'way' refers to distance, and 'off' means 'away,' so 'way off' means 'far away' or 'extremely distant' from a certain point.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'way off' is also used in the context of time, where it means 'significantly earlier or later' than expected. For example, a train that is way off its schedule is significantly delayed.

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Culture

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The term 'way off' is commonly used in various contexts, including sports, mathematics, and everyday life. In sports, it is used to describe a player or team that is significantly behind or performing poorly. In mathematics, it is used to describe an answer that is significantly different from the correct answer. In everyday life, it is used to describe a situation where someone or something is far from the desired outcome.

How to Memorize "way off"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long arrow pointing towards a target. Visualize yourself being way off the mark by imagining the arrow missing the target significantly.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'way off' with the feeling of disappointment or frustration when you miss a target or goal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Way Off Means Far Away' to help remember the definition of the term.

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