outset — the beginning or start of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the beginning or start of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈaʊtset/
Korean meaning: 시작, 개시
Korean pronunciation: **아웃**셋
Example Sentences
- The teacher made it clear from the outset that sleeping in class was forbidden.
- At the outset of his diet, he threw away all the chocolate in his house.
- From the outset, it was obvious that the meeting would run overtime.
outset
NOUN//ˈaʊtset//
the beginning or start of something
💡 Concept
the beginning or start of something
🎵 Rhyme
Don't be upset at the outset, let the sunset bring new hope
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈaʊtset/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈaʊtset/
🌳Etymology
Prefixout--
Rootset
Origin
'out'(밖으로)와 'set'(놓다)이 결합된 단어로, 무언가를 '밖으로 놓고 시작한다'는 의미에서 '시작'을 뜻하게 되었습니다. 마치 모든 도구들을 꺼내 놓고 일을 시작하는 모습을 연상하면 됩니다.
🎵Rhyme
upsetresetsunset
upset
reset
sunset
🔗Collocations
from the outset
at the outset
right from the outset
at the very outset
make clear from the outset
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The teacher made it clear from the outset that sleeping in class was forbidden.”
😄 Fun example
“At the outset of his diet, he threw away all the chocolate in his house.”
“From the outset, it was obvious that the meeting would run overtime.”
“The company's goal was established at the very outset of the business.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
beginningstartcommencementinceptiononset
Antonyms
endconclusionfinish
Related
initialfirstopeninglaunchkickoff
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