outset
ˈaʊtˌsɛt
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Noun

starting phasebeginning or initial stage of something
  • The project was successful from the outset.
  • From the outset, the plan seemed destined to succeed.
  • At the outset of the journey, everyone was excited.
commencement inception onset
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Expressions with outset

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at the beginning of an event or process
At the outset, we faced many challenges.
at the beginning of an event or process
At the very outset, we knew it would be hard.
from the very beginning
She was involved in the project from the outset.

Origin of outset

English, out (outside) + set (place)

Terms with outset included in their meaning

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fate
having no chance of success from the outset

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  1. French:début, ...
  2. German:Anfang, ...
  3. Italian:inizio, ...
  4. Spanish:principio, ...
  5. Portuguese:início, ...
  6. Chinese:一开始, ...
  7. Japanese:最初, ...
  8. Arabic:بِداية, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַתְחָלָה, ...
  10. Russian:начало, ...
  11. Ukrainian:початок, ...
  12. Hindi:शुरुआत, ...
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