Outset
ˈaʊtˌsɛt
Definitions
The beginning; the start.
ˈaʊtˌsɛt
The beginning or start of something.
The company faced financial difficulties from the outset.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're planning a road trip. The outset is when you pack your bags and start driving. It's the very beginning of your adventure!
👶 For kids: The outset is the very beginning of something, like the start of a game!
More Examples
From the outset, their plan was doomed to fail.
The author described the characters' personalities from the outset of the novel.
At the outset of the negotiations, both sides were very optimistic.
How It's Used
"From the outset of the project, we knew there would be challenges."
"The contract was clear from the outset, outlining all responsibilities."
Synonyms
Beginning
Commencement
Inception
Initiation
Launch
Onset
Opening
Idioms & expressions
from the outset
From the very beginning.
"From the outset of the project, we knew it would be challenging."
From Old English *ūtsett* (a setting out, beginning), from *ūt* (out) + *sett* (a setting).
Used since the 16th century, the word has remained relatively consistent in its meaning.