Word Type

Noun

Verb

The word "offing" can be used as noun and verb.

Word Relationships

Coordinate Terms

ken

Derived Terms

in the offing

Derived From

ing off

Inflected/Variant Forms

off

Context

nautical

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

body of water future futurity hereafter time to come water

Type Of (IsA)

body of water future

Part Of

main

Related Terms

anchor danger distance fog hazard in offing land navigational off sea ship shore

Similar Terms

ken

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