offset

The word “offset” has 2 syllables: off-set

It's pronounced as /ˈɔf.sɛt/


What is synonym and antonym for offset?

In the thesaurus, “offset” has 15 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for offset along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for offset

  • balance
  • cessation
  • close
  • closure
  • conclusion
  • correct
  • corrective
  • counter
  • counteract
  • counterbalance
  • end
  • ending
  • halt
  • neutralize
  • outweigh

Antonyms for offset

  • continuance
  • continuation
  • extension

Meanings of offset

  • noun
    1. Anything that acts as counterbalance; a compensating equivalent.
    2. A form of countertrade arrangement, in which the seller agrees to purchase within a set time frame products of a certain value from the buying country. This kind of agreement may be used in large international public sector contracts such as arms sales.
    3. (c. 1555) A time at which something begins; outset.
    4. The offset printing process, in which ink is carried from a metal plate to a rubber blanket and from there to the printing surface.
    5. The difference between a target memory address and a base address.
    6. (signal analysis) The displacement between the base level of a measurement and the signal's real base level.
    7. The distance by which one thing is out of alignment with another.
    8. A short distance measured at right angles from a line actually run to some point in an irregular boundary, or to some object.
    9. An abrupt bend in an object, such as a rod, by which one part is turned aside out of line, but nearly parallel, with the rest; the part thus bent aside.
    10. A short prostrate shoot that takes root and produces a tuft of leaves, etc.
    11. A spur from a range of hills or mountains.
    12. A horizontal ledge on the face of a wall, formed by a diminution of its thickness, or by the weathering or upper surface of a part built out from it; a set-off.
    13. A terrace on a hillside.
  • verb
    1. To compensate for, by applying a change in the opposite direction.
    2. To form an offset in (a wall, rod, pipe, etc.).

Example Sentences

  • The company planted trees to offset its carbon emissions.
  • She worked extra hours to offset the loss of income.
  • The new tax policy aims to offset the rising cost of living.
  • The bright curtains help offset the room's dark walls.
  • He drank plenty of water to offset the effects of dehydration.

On this page you'll find 18 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to offset, such as: balance, cessation, close, closure, conclusion, continuance, continuation.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

balance

  • adjust
  • assess
  • calculate
  • compensate
  • counter
  • difference
  • equalize
  • equate
  • equilibrium
  • equity
  • falter
  • hang back
  • harmonize
  • harmony
  • hesitate
  • offset
  • orchestration
  • pay
  • profit
  • proportion
  • readjust
  • remainder
  • rest
  • scale
  • stability
  • stabilize
  • surplus
  • symmetry
  • tension
  • weigh

balances

  • adjust
  • adjusts
  • assess
  • calculate
  • correctives
  • counters
  • difference
  • equalizes
  • equates
  • equity
  • falters
  • harmonize
  • harmony
  • hesitates
  • meets
  • offset
  • offsets
  • pays
  • profit
  • readjust
  • remainders
  • rests
  • scales
  • settles
  • stability
  • stabilize
  • surplus
  • tension
  • vacillates
  • weigh

canceler

cancelers

canceller


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