Synonym: balance, compensate, counteract, cushion, neutralize, soften. Similar words: handcuffs, offspring, set, set up, asset, set out, upset, set off. Meaning: ['ɔfset /'ɒf-] 
n. 1. the time at which something is supposed to begin 2. a compensating equivalent 3. a horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips 4. a natural consequence of development 5. a plate makes an inked impression on a rubber-blanketed cylinder, which in turn transfers it to the paper 6. structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly. v. 1. compensate for or counterbalance 2. make up for 3. cause (printed matter) to transfer or smear onto another surface 4. create an offset in 5. produce by offset printing.
n. 1. the time at which something is supposed to begin 2. a compensating equivalent 3. a horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips 4. a natural consequence of development 5. a plate makes an inked impression on a rubber-blanketed cylinder, which in turn transfers it to the paper 6. structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly. v. 1. compensate for or counterbalance 2. make up for 3. cause (printed matter) to transfer or smear onto another surface 4. create an offset in 5. produce by offset printing. 
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91. There, governors were aggressively courting companies like Rohr to help offset high unemployment and rural poverty.
92. Earnings fell short of analysts' expectations, however, as increased problem loans partly offset revenue gains.
93. The housing benefit they can claim to offset that bill is added to the total income.
94. Mortgage relief is available only up to ￡30,000 while childcare expenses can not be offset against tax.
95. Budget the cost through fixed monthly payments and - depending on the project - offset some of the cost through tax relief.
96. None is big enough or bold enough to offset the negative effects of the financial collapse.
97. These commitments amount to considerable progress, which should offset some of the disappointment felt over debt relief.
98. Their high-kitsch varnish was offset by an overwhelming urge to educate.
99. Anodized plate an offset printing plate with a specially treated surface to reduce wear during printing.
100. Driven by budget politics, lawmakers are looking for a way to offset politically popular tax cuts.
101. These expenses would be offset by a reduction in unit labour costs.
102. Other companies have studied ways to offset or reduce emissions of carbon dioxide.
103. Such stagnation as there was in income percapita was offset by the increase in numbers.
104. Marketmakers are able to offset against dividends received any dividends paid by them on stock they have purchased.
105. Mr Evans said that capital spending had been cut back from original plans to offset the squeeze on profitability.
106. His gravitas, offset with a flickering irony(sentencedict.com), gives the production a strong moral centre.
107. Charlotte, North Carolina-based First Union earnings rose 21 percent, as higher fees offset sluggish lending profit.
108. Furthermore, a statutory redundancy payment will be offset against the basic award.
109. Furthermore, the price rises were partially offset by increases in compensation payments on top of wages and pensions.
110. The conventional format and heroic pose of the sitter are perfectly offset by the incongruity of the costume and title.
111. Banks claim surcharges are needed to help offset the cost of installation and maintenance.
112. Despite the evidence(http://Sentencedict.com), the Conservative government in the 1980s has been determined to lower income taxation to offset its disincentive effects.
113. Yasuo Fukuda, the government spokesman, yesterday denied that the government planned any measures to offset this problem.
114. Any increase in national insurance benefits are offset against the additional benefit that claimants obtain from income support.
115. Extra heating may also be required to offset pain, discomfort or poor circulation.
116. That was offset in part by higher prices for platinum, palladium and nickel.
117. The impact of the savings this year will be offset by investments in several businesses.
118. The company will offset the losses by selling stocks and real estate.
119. He added, however, that hardware sales revenue this year would be fairly static as lower prices offset higher volume.
120. If the doubled level of wartime was a more significant imposition, it was to a degree offset by greater farming profits.
More similar words: handcuffs, offspring, set, set up, asset, set out, upset, set off, set down, settle, closet, setting, set back, set about, set forth, set free, settle for, set apart, set aside, settle down, set fire to, be close to, give rise to, settlement, unsettling.