offing
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Noun — The near future, especially something expected soon. Chiefly used in the phrase "in the offing".
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Etymology
From off plus -ing; originally a nautical term for the distant sea, later extended to mean "on the horizon" in a figurative sense.
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What does “offing” mean?
The word “offing” means the near future, especially something expected soon. Chiefly used in the phrase "in the offing". In plain terms, almost always used in "in the offing" — meaning something is likely to happen soon.
How do you pronounce “offing”?
“Offing” is pronounced O-fihng (/ˈɔfɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “offing” in a sentence?
Here is “offing” used in a sentence: “With layoffs in the offing, morale at the office dropped.”
What part of speech is “offing”?
“Offing” is a noun.
How many meanings does “offing” have?
“Offing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the near future, especially something expected soon. Chiefly used in the phrase "in the offing".