Resolved questions
"off the beach“ and "by the beach"
I want to know the meaning "The place is off the beach“ and ”The place is by the beach".
Are they oposite meaning?
Any other examples of "off" and "by"?
Are they oposite meaning?
Any other examples of "off" and "by"?
Share:
Answers
Sort by:
Best Answer - Chosen by Voting
This can be a little vague.'
"Off the beach" would probably mean away from the beach. It could be near or far from the beach, just not right on the beach.
"By the beach" would tell me that it is very near the beach - you could probably see it.
If I said "JUST off the beach", it would mean the same thing as "by the beach" or "very near the beach"
"Off the beach" would probably mean away from the beach. It could be near or far from the beach, just not right on the beach.
"By the beach" would tell me that it is very near the beach - you could probably see it.
If I said "JUST off the beach", it would mean the same thing as "by the beach" or "very near the beach"
The place is off the beach“ and ”The place is by the beach" are very similar , meaning that the house can be opposite to the beach or close to it.
Submit your answer
Please enter between 2 and 2000 characters.
If you copy this answer from another italki answer page, please state the URL of where you got your answer from.
0 comments
Please enter between 2 and 2000 characters.