tee off

The phrase “tee off” has 2 syllables: tee off

It's pronounced as /tiː ɔf/


What is synonym and antonym for tee off?

In the thesaurus, “tee off” has 30 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for tee off along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for tee off

  • anger
  • blow up
  • bristle
  • burn
  • burst
  • enflame
  • explode
  • flash
  • foam
  • fulminate
  • fume
  • glare
  • glower
  • inflame
  • madden
  • rage
  • rant
  • rave
  • seethe
  • sizzle
  • smolder
  • smoulder
  • snap
  • snarl
  • sputter
  • steam
  • storm
  • vent
  • vituperate
  • warm

Antonyms for tee off

  • chill out
  • hush
  • relax
  • simmer down

Meanings of tee off

  • verb
    1. To hit the first shot of the hole, from the tee.
    2. To irritate, vex, or annoy.

Example Sentences

  • We plan to tee off at 8 a.m. sharp tomorrow morning.
  • He was the first player to tee off in the tournament.
  • Don’t forget to warm up before you tee off.
  • They had to tee off early to avoid the afternoon heat.
  • She watched nervously as he prepared to tee off on the 18th hole.

On this page you'll find 34 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tee off, such as: anger, blow up, bristle, burn, burst, chill out, enflame.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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takes up

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  • treasures
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take up

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  • affect
  • appropriate
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  • ascend
  • assimilate
  • assume
  • become involved in
  • boost
  • borrow
  • bring up
  • carry on
  • cherish
  • commence
  • continue
  • copy
  • crane
  • cultivate
  • domesticate
  • drink
  • elevate
  • embrace
  • engage in
  • enter
  • espouse
  • follow
  • follow through
  • foster
  • get off
  • go on
  • gulp
  • guzzle
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  • heed
  • heft
  • heighten
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  • hoist
  • honor
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  • incorporate
  • initiate
  • kick off
  • lift
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  • pretend
  • prize
  • proceed
  • put on
  • quaff
  • quote
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  • recommence
  • renew
  • reopen
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  • treasure
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  • use
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bark

lead off

  • aboriginal
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  • basic
  • be friendly and talkative
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  • commence
  • commit oneself
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  • do the honors
  • earliest
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  • embrace
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  • father
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  • submit
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  • usher
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  • virgin

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