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IELTS word

offset

/ˈɔːfset/verb

English definition

to balance a bad effect with a good one

Common phrases / collocations

  1. offset emissions
  2. offset a cost
  3. offset a loss

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    They planted trees to offset some of the emissions.

  2. 2.

    The savings helped offset the cost.

  3. 3.

    Extra income offset part of the loss.

Visual learning

See the meaning

Workers plant young trees in a new green area near an industrial site in the distance.
to balance a bad effect with a good one
1industry produces emissions
2new trees are planted
industry produces emissions→new trees are planted