offset in WordNet English dictionary

1. 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"
   beginning  commencement  first  outset  get-go  start  kickoff  starting time  showtime  offset 
   
2. a natural consequence of development
   outgrowth  branch  offshoot  offset 
   
3. a compensating equivalent
   counterbalance  offset 
   
4. structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly
   set-back  setoff  offset 
   
5. a plate makes an inked impression on a rubber-blanketed cylinder, which in turn transfers it to the paper
   offset  offset printing 
   
6. a horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips
   stolon  runner  offset 
   

1. make up for
   "His skills offset his opponent's superior strength"
   cancel  offset  set off 
   
2. compensate for or counterbalance
   "offset deposits and withdrawals"
   offset  countervail 
   
3. produce by offset printing
   "offset the conference proceedings"
   offset 
   
4. create an offset in
   "offset a wall"
   offset 
   
5. cause (printed matter) to transfer or smear onto another surface
   offset