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Selimtan Posted 13 years ago
Vocabulary

Outset

Hi all,

I wonder, what is the difference between outset and beginning.

Thank you for replies
  

Top answer

outset A much less common word. Usually refers to the start of some kind of process. eg At the outset f the project beginning A much, much more common word.

— Clive

  • outset A much less common word.
  • Usually refers to the start of some kind of process.
  • eg At the outset f the project beginning A much, much more common word.
  • Can refer to a process, eg At the beginning of the project.
  • But can also be used when not talking of a process, eg Put a capital letter at the beginning of the word.
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outset A much less common word.
Usually refers to the start of some kind of process.
eg At the outset f the project

beginning A much, much more common word.
Can refer to a process, eg At the
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Thank you very much Clive. I will try to forget outset in order to avoid confusings.

Have a nice day
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