offset

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˌɒfˈsɛt/, /ˈɒfsɛt/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/n., adj. ˈɔfˌsɛt, ˈɑf-; v. ˌɔfˈsɛt, ˌɑf-/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(n., adj. ôf′set′, of′-; v. ôf′set′, of′-)


Inflections of 'offset' (v): (⇒ conjugate)
offsets
v 3rd person singular
offsetting
v pres p
offset
v past
offset
v past p

offset
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Sense: Verb: counteract
Synonyms:
balance Collocations, balance out, cancel out, counteract, counterbalance, compensate for, make up for, equalize, equalise (UK), neutralize, neutralise (UK), negate, counterpoise, correct Collocations, set off
Antonyms:
burden Collocations, overbalance, overload Collocations, weigh down, imbalance, forfeit Collocations, give up, allow for, make top-heavy, take a hit, enlarge Collocations, expand Collocations, increase Collocations, raise Collocations, strengthen Collocations
Sense: Noun: counter
Synonyms:
counter Collocations, balance Collocations, counterbalance, counterweight, counteraction
Sense: Noun: stop
Synonyms:
stop Collocations, end Collocations, ending Collocations, finish Collocations, discontinuation, conclusion Collocations, cease Collocations, cessation, halt Collocations, closure Collocations, cutoff, shutoff, shutdown Collocations


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