outset
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the start or beginning of something.
n.the start or initial stage of an event, process, or period of time.
Simple“It was clear from the outset that the project would take a long time.”
In context“From the outset of the negotiations, both parties demonstrated a willingness to compromise on the primary contractual terms.”
UsageCommonly used in the fixed phrases 'at the outset' or 'from the outset'.
PitfallIn the outset, we had many problems. At the outset, we had many problems.Use the preposition 'at' or 'from' with outset, never 'in'.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
v.to make a part of a design look like it is on the outside or raised up.
v.to cause a design element to extend around the outside of another element, creating a raised or external effect.
Simple“You can outset the border to make the button look like it is popping out.”
In context“The developer decided to outset the shadow effect to provide more depth to the user interface components.”
UsageUsed as a transitive verb in the context of CSS and graphic design.
SynonymsAntonymsinset
From out- + set, replacing earlier outsetting.
From out- + set.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.