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Term: On and Off

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1: Occasionally; at irregular intervals

Sample Sentence: The water supply in this area is on and off, so we need to store water in case it shuts off unexpectedly.

Sense 2: Alternating between periods of activity and inactivity

Sample Sentence: The flickering lights indicate that the power is on and off during storms.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Characterized by periods of activity followed by periods of inactivity

Sample Sentence: John's on and off dedication to exercising doesn't yield the desired results.

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sense 1: Denoting a connection or relationship between two things, with temporary interruptions

Sample Sentence: Their love was on and off, with constant breakups and makeups.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A period of time characterized by alternating activity and inactivity

Sample Sentence: After an on and off day at work, I just want to relax.

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