Synonyms: set-back, setoff, offset
Definition: structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly
Similar words: structure, construction
Definition: a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
Usage: the structure consisted of a series of arches; she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons
Synonyms: offset, offset printing
Definition: a plate makes an inked impression on a rubber-blanketed cylinder, which in turn transfers it to the paper
Similar words: printing, printing process
Definition: reproduction by applying ink to paper as for publication
Synonyms: outgrowth, offset, offshoot, branch
Definition: a natural consequence of development
Similar words: effect, consequence, event, issue, result, outcome, upshot
Definition: a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
Usage: the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise; his decision had depressing consequences for business; he acted very wise after the event
Synonyms: stolon, runner, offset
Definition: a horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips
Similar words: plant organ
Definition: a functional and structural unit of a plant or fungus
Synonyms: counterbalance, offset
Definition: a compensating equivalent
Similar words: compensation
Definition: something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
Synonyms: start, starting time, showtime, beginning, get-go, outset, offset, commencement, kickoff, first
Definition: the time at which something is supposed to begin
Usage: they got an early start; she knew from the get-go that he was the man for her
Similar words: point, point in time
Definition: an instant of time
Usage: at that point I had to leave
Synonyms: offset
Definition: produce by offset printing
Usage: offset the conference proceedings
Synonyms: offset
Definition: create an offset in
Usage: offset a wall
Definition: make or cause to be or to become
Usage: make a mess in one's office; create a furor
Synonyms: offset
Definition: cause (printed matter) to transfer or smear onto another surface
Similar words: transfer
Definition: move from one place to another
Usage: transfer the data; transmit the news; transfer the patient to another hospital
Synonyms: offset, set off, cancel
Definition: make up for
Usage: His skills offset his opponent's superior strength
Similar words: balance, equilibrate, equilibrise, equilibrize
Definition: bring into balance or equilibrium
Usage: She has to balance work and her domestic duties; balance the two weights
Synonyms: countervail, offset
Definition: compensate for or counterbalance
Usage: offset deposits and withdrawals
Similar words: balance, equilibrate, equilibrise, equilibrize
Definition: bring into balance or equilibrium
Usage: She has to balance work and her domestic duties; balance the two weights