offset - Meaning in Konkani

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offset - Meaning in Konkani

offset Word Forms & Inflections

Definitions and Meaning of offset in English

offset noun

1. structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly

   Synonyms

   set-back, setoff

2. a plate makes an inked impression on a rubber-blanketed cylinder, which in turn transfers it to the paper

   Synonyms

   offset printing

3. a natural consequence of development

   Synonyms

   branch, branch, offshoot, outgrowth

4. a horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips

   Synonyms

   runner, runner, stolon

5. a compensating equivalent

   Synonyms

   counterbalance

6. the time at which something is supposed to begin

   Synonyms

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

   Examples

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

offset verb

1. produce by offset printing

   Example

   • "offset the conference proceedings"
2. create an offset in

   Example

   • "offset a wall"
3. cause (printed matter) to transfer or smear onto another surface
4. make up for

   Synonyms

   cancel, set off

   Example

   • "His skills offset his opponent's superior strength"
5. compensate for or counterbalance

   Synonyms

   countervail

   Example

   • "offset deposits and withdrawals"

Synonyms of offset

• set-back, setoff
• offset printing
• branch, offshoot, outgrowth
• runner, stolon
• counterbalance
• beginning, commencement, first, get-go, kickoff, outset, showtime, start, starting time
• cancel, set off
• countervail

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