Word a Day
outset
What does outset mean?
outset (noun): an onset; the beginning or initial stage of something.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use outset in a sentence?
- He agreed and understood from the outset, so don't bother explaining again. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce outset?
/ˈaʊtˌsɛt/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does outset come from?
From out- + set, replacing earlier outsetting.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of outset?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “outset” mean?
an onset; the beginning or initial stage of something
Right! That's what “outset” means.
a brief version of the essential meaning of something
Not quite: that's what point means.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
Not quite: that's what action means.
a married woman, especially in relation to her spouse
Not quite: that's what wife means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “outset”?
character
Not quite: character means something else.
situation
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beginning
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community
Not quite: community means something else.
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