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- [out-set]
- /ˈaʊtˌsɛt/
- /ˈaʊtset/
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- [out-set]
- /ˈaʊtˌsɛt/
Definitions of outset word
- noun outset the beginning or start: I wanted to explain the situation at the outset. 1
- abbreviation OUTSET outsert. 1
- noun outset The start or beginning of something. 1
- noun outset a start; beginning (esp in the phrase from (or at) the outset) 0
- noun outset a setting out; beginning; start 0
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Origin of outset
First appearance:
before 1530 One of the 29% oldest English words
First recorded in 1530-40; out- + set
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Parts of speech for Outset
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
outset popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% 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.
outset usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for outset
noun outset
- onset — a beginning or start: the onset of winter.
- beginning — The beginning of an event or process is the first part of it.
- start — to begin or set out, as on a journey or activity.
- inception — beginning; start; commencement.
- kickoff — Football. a place kick or a drop kick from the 40-yard line of the team kicking at the beginning of the first and third periods or after the team kicking has scored a touchdown or field goal.
Antonyms for outset
noun outset
- completion — the act of completing, or finishing
- conclusion — When you come to a conclusion, you decide that something is true after you have thought about it carefully and have considered all the relevant facts.
- death — Death is the permanent end of the life of a person or animal.
- effect — something that is produced by an agency or cause; result; consequence: Exposure to the sun had the effect of toughening his skin.
- end — Come or bring to a final point; finish.
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