Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for offset. Search instead for stoffsegel.
Definitions

offset

[awf-set, of-, awf-set, of-] / ˈɔfˌsɛt, ˈɒf-, ˌɔfˈsɛt, ˌɒf- /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The atoms are arranged so that each one is paired with another atom that has an equal but opposite energy offset.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

Skim milk powder rose on solid import demand from the Middle East, North Africa and Asia, while whole milk powder was mixed, with modest price increases in Oceania offset by lower quotations in Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Wendy’s, in fact, is pushing much-cheaper chicken to help offset beef inflation.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

County were asked to decide on increasing the sales tax by half a cent in order to offset federal spending cuts on healthcare.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

But if there were hardships to be borne, they were partly offset by the fact that life nowadays had a greater dignity than it had had before.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell




Vocabulary lists containing offset


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "offset" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com