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offset

noun verb

structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
O
Ends with
T
Contains
FF
Scrabble score
12
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈɒf.sɛt

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly

noun

  1. a plate makes an inked impression on a rubber-blanketed cylinder, which in turn transfers it to the paper

noun

  1. a natural consequence of development

noun

  1. a horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips

noun

  1. a compensating equivalent

noun

  1. the time at which something is supposed to begin

    “they got an early start”

verb

  1. produce by offset printing

    “offset the conference proceedings”

verb

  1. create an offset in

    “offset a wall”

verb

  1. cause (printed matter) to transfer or smear onto another surface

verb

  1. make up for

    “His skills offset his opponent's superior strength”

verb

  1. compensate for or counterbalance

    “offset deposits and withdrawals”

In context

Example Sentences

they got an early start
she knew from the get-go that he was the man for her
offset the conference proceedings
offset a wall
His skills offset his opponent's superior strength
offset deposits and withdrawals

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