OFFSET

• (noun) structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly

  synonyms : set-back , setoff

• (noun) a plate makes an inked impression on a rubber-blanketed cylinder, which in turn transfers it to the paper

  synonyms : offset printing

• (noun) a natural consequence of development

  synonyms : branch , offshoot , outgrowth

• (noun) a horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips

  synonyms : runner , stolon

• (noun) a compensating equivalent

  synonyms : counterbalance

• (noun) the time at which something is supposed to begin

  "they got an early start", "she knew from the get-go that he was the man for her"

  synonyms : beginning , commencement , first , get-go , kickoff , outset , showtime , start , starting time

• (verb) produce by offset printing

  "offset the conference proceedings"

• (verb) create an offset in

  "offset a wall"

• (verb) cause (printed matter) to transfer or smear onto another surface

• (verb) make up for

  "His skills offset his opponent's superior strength"

  synonyms : cancel , set off

• (verb) compensate for or counterbalance

  "offset deposits and withdrawals"

  synonyms : countervail

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