offset
/ˈɔfˌsɛt/
verb
- To balance or counteract something, so that its effect is reduced or canceled.
- The company planted trees to offset its carbon emissions.
- Her kindness offset his rude behavior.
- The gains in one area offset the losses in another.
noun
- Something that balances or compensates for something else.
- The tax credit was an offset for the high cost of the equipment.
- His hard work was an offset to his lack of experience.
- The company offered a salary offset for the extra hours.
- A short side shoot from a plant that can be used for propagation.
- Each offset grew into a full plant within a few months.
- She planted an offset from the succulent in a new pot.
- The gardener separated the offsets from the mother plant.
Synonyms
adjective
- Placed or set apart from something else; not aligned.
- The picture was offset from the center of the wall.
- The offset rows of seats made it easier to see the stage.
- The offset design gave the building a modern look.