Synonyms for outset

Grammar : Noun

Spell : out-set

Phonetic Transcription : ˈaʊtˌsɛt

Définition of outset

Origin : "act of setting out on a journey, business, etc." 1759, from out + set (v.). The earlier word for this was outsetting (1670s).

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Example sentences :

But from the outset the plan was received with universal favor.
Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

His instinct of sympathy with which he had greeted her at the outset was repelled, and made of no avail.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

Just at the outset, the act of seeing made not the least impression on her numbed brain.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

He was vastly astonished at the outset and not quite pleased.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

Yet, at the outset, he could not be sure that she still lived.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

With them, the crook is presumed guilty at the outset of whatever may be charged against him.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

You should well consider at the outset if for family or market use.
Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 433, April 19, 1884 » by Various

Why not have said this to me--or what then occurred to you of it--at the outset, the first day after you came?
Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic

It was evident from the outset that, in at least one respect, we had counted without our host.
Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic

At the outset of the new enterprise there was again a flash of enthusiasm.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

Antonyms for outset

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