Synonyms for

Outset

Verb / ˈaʊˌtset / Another word for outset — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The beginning or start of something.

Synonyms & similar words

first offset beginning startingtime start middle getgo commencement showtime kickoff start beginning commencement genesis onset dawn origination launch initiation kickoff opener embarkation departure outbreak inception introduction outflow incipience birth

Synonyms by register

Formal

commencement inception origination

Informal

start beginning kickoff

Literary

dawn genesis

Antonyms

end conclusion finish termination close cessation

Common collocations

  • at the outset
  • from the outset
  • the outset of
  • outset of the
  • outset of our
  • outset of the project

Word family

noun outset

Usage note

Primarily used as a noun, often in the phrase 'at the outset' or 'from the outset'. It refers to the very beginning of something.

Example sentences

  1. At the outset of the game, the teams were tied.
  2. The outset of the meeting was delayed due to technical difficulties.
  3. I knew from the outset that this project would be challenging.
  4. She made it clear from the outset that she was not interested.
  5. The outset of the movie was very exciting.

Quotes

  • At the outset of every project, I always ask myself, 'What's the worst that could happen?'
  • The outset of a new year is always a good time to reflect and set goals.
  • From the very outset, I knew that this would be a difficult challenge.

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