What does outset mean?
Outset means An onset; the beginning or initial stage of something..
Outset
/ˈaʊtsɛt/ · noun
Meaning
An onset; the beginning or initial stage of something..
Definitions by Sense
- An onset; the beginning or initial stage of something.
- (Internet, CSS, transitive) To cause (a design element) to extend around the outside of something else, the opposite of being inset.
Example Sentences
He agreed and understood from the outset, so don't bother explaining again.
At the first outset, heavy, miry ground and a matted, marish vegetation greatly delayed our progress; […]
It was opened on July 1, 1903, and worked by the former Highland Railway from the outset.
Six successive defeats had left them rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table but, clearly under instructions to attack from the outset, Bolton started far the brighter.
Synonyms for outset
Antonyms for outset
Related Words
Word Forms
- outsets
- outsetting
- outset
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for outset?
Common synonyms include offset, start, commencement, first.
What is the opposite of outset?
Possible antonyms include end, middle, ending.
How do you use outset in a sentence?
He agreed and understood from the outset, so don't bother explaining again.
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