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lift off vs lift off of

Both "lift off" and "lift off of" are correct, but "lift off" is more commonly used in English. They both refer to the action of a spacecraft or aircraft leaving the ground or a surface. The choice between the two depends on personal preference and style.

Last updated: March 28, 2024

lift off

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

The phrase "lift off" is used to describe the action of a spacecraft or aircraft leaving the ground or a surface.

Examples:

  • The rocket will lift off in five minutes.
  • The plane began to lift off the runway.
  • The spacecraft had a successful lift off.
  • The helicopter will lift off from the helipad.
  • The balloon slowly started to lift off into the sky.

Alternatives:

  • take off
  • launch
  • ascend
  • blast off
  • become airborne

lift off of

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

The phrase "lift off of" is also used to describe the action of a spacecraft or aircraft leaving the ground or a surface, but it is less common than "lift off."

Examples:

  • The plane will lift off of the runway shortly.
  • The rocket is preparing to lift off of the launch pad.
  • The helicopter will lift off of the building's rooftop.
  • The spacecraft had a successful lift off of the moon's surface.
  • The balloon will lift off of the ground when the wind picks up.

Alternatives:

  • take off from
  • launch from
  • ascend from
  • blast off from
  • become airborne from

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