Outset

Noun

Definition: the start or beginning of something.

Synonyms: Beginning, Start, Commencement

Antonyms: Ending, Conclusion, Finish

Examples:
  • At the outset of the project, we established our goals.
  • From the outset, she knew it would be a difficult journey.
Mnemonics:
  • Think of "outset" as stepping outside of something, symbolizing the beginning or start.

Etymology:

Origin:

Late Middle English, from the phrase "out of the set"

Historical Usage:

The word "outset" has been used since the Late Middle English period, indicating the start or beginning of something.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"From the outset"

Explanation:

Refers to something happening or being known from the very beginning.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing "outset" with "outcome."

Explanation:

"Outset" refers to the beginning or start, while "outcome" refers to the result or conclusion. These are two distinct concepts.

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