Offset:

Verb:

1. To counterbalance or compensate for something.
2. To place (something) so as to be out of line with or parallel to something else.

Noun:

1. An amount or thing that balances, counteracts, or compensates for something else.
2. A short distance measured perpendicularly from a main line or course.

Usage:

• “Offset” is often used with prepositions like “by,” “with,” “from,” and “against.”
• Common collocations include “offset costs,” “offsetting benefits,” “offsetting effects,” “offset printing,” “offset by,” and “offset from.”

Example Sentences:

1. The increase in rent was offset by a decrease in transportation costs.
2. His calm demeanor offset her nervousness during the presentation.
3. The new policy aims to offset the negative effects of climate change.
4. The company’s profits were offset by rising expenses.
5. The savings from the sale offset the initial investment.
6. The benefits of the new technology will offset its implementation costs.
7. They used trees to offset their carbon emissions.
8. The extra income helped offset unexpected medical expenses.
9. The benefits of exercise can offset the risks of certain health conditions.
10. The tax increase was offset by reductions in other areas.
11. The decrease in sales was offset by increased productivity.
12. The car’s fuel efficiency helps offset its higher purchase price.
13. The advantages of living in the city are offset by the higher cost of living.
14. The discount was meant to offset any inconvenience caused by the delay.
15. His strong performance in the second half offset his slow start.
16. The tax credit offsets some of the costs of home improvements.
17. The company plans to offset its carbon footprint by planting trees.
18. The benefits of the program outweigh the costs, offsetting initial concerns.
19. The interest earned on savings can offset inflation.
20. The advantages of the location offset its distance from major cities.
21. The warmer weather was offset by strong winds.
22. They used solar panels to offset their electricity usage.
23. The cost of repairs was offset by insurance coverage.
24. His creativity offsets his lack of formal training.
25. The additional workload was offset by hiring more staff.
26. The benefits of the diet offset its restrictive nature.
27. The company implemented cost-cutting measures to offset declining revenues.
28. The company’s international sales offset domestic losses.
29. The proceeds from the fundraiser offset some of the organization’s operating costs.
30. The environmental impact was offset by planting native trees.
31. His experience in customer service offsets his lack of technical skills.
32. The benefits of exercise offset the risks of heart disease.
33. The income from the rental property offsets the mortgage payments.
34. The color offset against the stark white walls.
35. The positive feedback offset the criticism he received.
36. The benefits of the project offset the initial skepticism.
37. The program aims to offset the negative impacts of deforestation.
38. The company’s diversified portfolio helps offset market fluctuations.
39. The benefits of the new policy offset its implementation costs.
40. The company used renewable energy sources to offset its carbon emissions.
41. The cool climate is offset by the stunning scenery.
42. The advantages of the location offset its remote setting.
43. The tax deduction offsets some of the expense of charitable donations.
44. The salary increase was offset by higher taxes.
45. The health benefits of quitting smoking can offset the challenges of withdrawal.
46. The shorter commute time offsets the higher cost of living in the city.
47. The positive effects of the medication offset its side effects.
48. The unexpected expenses were partially offset by a bonus.
49. The economic benefits of the project offset environmental concerns.
50. The company’s profits were offset by a decline in consumer spending.