outset
|out/set|
B2
/ˈaʊtˌsɛt/
beginning
Etymology
Etymology Information
'outset' originates from the English word 'out' combined with 'set', where 'out' meant 'external' and 'set' meant 'to place or put'.
Historical Evolution
'outset' evolved from the Middle English word 'outsetten', which meant 'to set out or begin'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to set out on a journey', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'beginning or start'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the beginning or start of something.
From the outset, the project was destined for success.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35