offset — to counteract or compensate for something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to counteract or compensate for something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːfset/
Korean meaning: 상쇄하다, 보상하다
Korean pronunciation: 오프-셋 (강세: 오프)
Example Sentences
- My friend's terrible cooking was offset by his excellent karaoke skills at the party.
- The solar panels will offset our electricity costs within five years.
- His morning coffee addiction is perfectly offset by his evening herbal tea ritual.
offset
VERB//ˈɔːfset//
to counteract or compensate for something
A heavy weight on one side offsets the balance of the scale.
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Small gains can offset losses — progress resets the process.
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Origin
From the combination of the prefix 'off-' (meaning away or from) and the verb 'set' (meaning to place or establish). The term emerged in Middle English, combining Old English and Germanic roots to describe the act of placing something away or to the side.
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“My friend's terrible cooking was offset by his excellent karaoke skills at the party.”
“The solar panels will offset our electricity costs within five years.”
“His morning coffee addiction is perfectly offset by his evening herbal tea ritual.”
“The company used tax credits to offset their annual expenses.”
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