'offset' definitions:

Definition of 'offset'

(from WordNet)
noun
The time at which something is supposed to begin; "they got an early start"; "she knew from the get-go that he was the man for her" [syn: beginning, commencement, first, outset, get-go, start, kickoff, starting time, showtime, offset] [ant: end, ending, middle]
noun
A compensating equivalent [syn: counterbalance, offset]
noun
A horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips [syn: stolon, runner, offset]
noun
A natural consequence of development [syn: outgrowth, branch, offshoot, offset]
noun
A plate makes an inked impression on a rubber-blanketed cylinder, which in turn transfers it to the paper [syn: offset, offset printing]
noun
Structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly [syn: set-back, setoff, offset]
verb
Compensate for or counterbalance; "offset deposits and withdrawals" [syn: offset, countervail]
verb
Make up for; "His skills offset his opponent's superior strength" [syn: cancel, offset, set off]
verb
Cause (printed matter) to transfer or smear onto another surface
verb
Create an offset in; "offset a wall"
verb
Produce by offset printing; "offset the conference proceedings"

Synonyms of 'offset'

From: Moby Thesaurus