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.