off the track

O o

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [awf, of stressed th ee trak]
- /ɔf, ɒf stressed ði træk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [awf, of stressed th ee trak]
- /ɔf, ɒf stressed ði træk/

Definitions of off the track words

noun off the track a structure consisting of a pair of parallel lines of rails with their crossties, on which a railroad train, trolley, or the like runs. 1
noun off the track a wheel rut. 1
noun off the track evidence, as a mark or a series of marks, that something has passed. 1
noun off the track Usually, tracks. footprints or other marks left by an animal, person, or vehicle: a lion's tracks; car tracks. 1
noun off the track a path made or beaten by or as if by the feet of people or animals; trail: to follow the track of a murderer. 1
noun off the track a line of travel or motion: the track of a bird. 1

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Origin of off the track

First appearance:

before 1425

One of the 25% oldest English words

1425-75; late Middle English trak (noun) < Middle French trac, perhaps < Old Norse trathk trodden spot; compare Norwegian trakke to trample; akin to tread

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Parts of speech for Off the track

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adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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exclamation

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off the track popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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