offset

/ˈɒfsɛt/

/ˈɔfˌsɛt/, /ɔfˈsɛt/

to offset

MAIN VERB

compensate for or counterbalance

make up for

synonyms : cancel

produce by offset printing

create an offset in

cause (printed matter) to transfer or smear onto another surface

Offset

structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly

synonyms : set-back

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

a natural consequence of development

synonyms : branch

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

synonyms : runner

a thing that reduces or neutralizes the effect of another thing

the time at which something is supposed to begin

synonyms : beginning

antonyms : middle

Examples

1. Now, the increased pay would offset the boredom of the job.

2. Half of these boxes offset the other half.

3. The sweetness of the honey, and the saltiness and crunch of the toasted nuts really offset the creamy buttery qualities of Brie.

4. The deep cocoa flavor of the Oreo kinda offsets the slight sweetness of the pancake.