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The correct spelling is of.
How to pronounce of
/ɔv/
prepositionIPA: /ɔv/
Say it like: Of
The correct spelling is of. Expressing distance or motion. For example: "I have a house and a car."
Usage Examples
“I have a house and a car.”
“Do you have the key? (not necessarily one's own key)”
“I have a really mean boss.”
Meanings
preposition
- 1.Expressing distance or motion.
- 2.Expressing separation.
- 3.Expressing origin.
- 4.Expressing agency.
- 5.Expressing composition, substance.
verb
- 1.To possess, own.
- 2.To hold, as something at someone's disposal.
- 3.Used to state the existence or presence of someone in a specified relationship with the subject.
- 4.To partake of (a particular substance, especially food or drink, or action or activity).
- 5.To be scheduled to attend, undertake or participate in.
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