C1
onset vs outset
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| onsetnoun/ˈɑːn.set/ | Meaning the beginning of something, usually something unpleasant such as an illness or bad weather | Goes with onset of | Example The onset of winter made the roads dangerous for drivers. |
| outsetnoun/ˈaʊt.set/ | Meaning the start or beginning of an event, process or period | Goes with from the outset | Example We made it clear from the outset that the job would involve weekend work. |
Which word fits?
1 of 5Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
It was clear from the that the plan would fail.