Outset (Noun)
Meaning
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- From the outset, it was clear that the new employee was not suited for the job.
- They decided to abandon their trip from the get-go when the storm hit.
- At the start, everything seemed perfect, but problems began to arise later.
- It was clear from the outset that the business would be a huge success.
- From the word go, she knew she was going to love the new hobby.