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- [awf-shoot, of-]
- /ˈɔfˌʃut, ˈɒf-/
- /ˈɒf.ʃuːt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [awf-shoot, of-]
- /ˈɔfˌʃut, ˈɒf-/
Definitions of offshoot word
- noun offshoot a branch or lateral shoot from a main stem, as of a plant. 1
- noun offshoot anything conceived of as springing or proceeding from a main stock: an offshoot of a discussion. 1
- noun offshoot a branch, descendant, or scion of a specific population or family. 1
- noun offshoot A side shoot or branch on a plant. 1
- noun offshoot botany: branch, stem 1
- noun offshoot branch of an organization 1
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Origin of offshoot
First appearance:
before 1665 One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1665-75; off + shoot1
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Parts of speech for Offshoot
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
offshoot popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
offshoot usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for offshoot
noun offshoot
- sprout — to begin to grow; shoot forth, as a plant from a seed.
- sucker — a person or thing that sucks.
- branch — The branches of a tree are the parts that grow out from its trunk and have leaves, flowers, or fruit growing on them.
- twig — style; fashion.
- sprig — a small spray of some plant with its leaves, flowers, etc.
Antonyms for offshoot
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