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- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun, intransitive verb, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun, adjective)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| pronunciation: |
awf
set
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| inflections: |
offsets, offsetting, offset |
| definition 1: |
to balance or compensate for.
The profits in this business offset the losses we sustained in our other business.The delicious dessert helped offset the horrible main course.- synonyms:
- cancel, compensate, counterbalance, counterpoise, countervail, counterweigh, recompense, redeem, redress
- similar words:
- balance, correct, counter, counteract, equalize, even, make up, neutralize, nullify, square
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| definition 2: |
to print by the offset process.
- similar words:
- lithograph, print
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| definition 3: |
to make a deviation or bend in (a line or surface, a pipe, or the like).
- synonyms:
- recess
- similar words:
- accommodate, adapt, boss, branch, customize, emboss, niche, tailor
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| related words: |
compensate, oppose, recess |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
awf
set
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| definition 1: |
that which provides a counterbalance or compensation.
Product output decreased due to the power outages, and now it will take a month with extended work hours to produce the offset.- synonyms:
- amends, antidote, compensation, counterbalance, counterpoise, counterweight, indemnity, redress, reparation, restitution, satisfaction
- similar words:
- atonement, counterpoint, expiation, quid pro quo, quittance, recompense, redemption, setoff, tit for tat
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| definition 2: |
a printing process in which the impression is first inked on a rubber surface and then transferred to paper.
- synonyms:
- offset printing
- similar words:
- lithography, printing
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| definition 3: |
a segment of something that deviates from the direction or level of the whole, such as a wall recess or a bend in a pipe.
- similar words:
- alcove, boss, branch, niche, nub, offshoot, recess, setoff
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| related words: |
antidote |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| pronunciation: |
awf
set
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| definition: |
to print something by offset.
- similar words:
- print
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| pronunciation: |
awf
set
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| definition 1: |
of, designating, or relating to an offset.
- synonyms:
- redeeming, reparative
- similar words:
- compensatory
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| definition 2: |
off-center or angled.
- synonyms:
- angled, askew, asymmetric, awry, off-center
- similar words:
- unbalanced
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