Past tense of offset
irregular verb
The past tense of offset is offset. The past participle is also offset.
Forms of offset
| Base form (V1) | offset /ˈɒf.sɛt/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | offset /ˈɒf.sɛt/ |
| Past participle (V3) | offset /ˈɒf.sɛt/ |
| Present participle | offsetting |
| Third person singular | offsets |
Meaning of offset
- noun Anything that acts as counterbalance; a compensating equivalent.
- noun A form of countertrade arrangement, in which the seller agrees to purchase within a set time frame products of a certain value from the buying country. This kind of agreement may be used in large international public sector contracts such as arms sales.
- noun A time at which something begins; outset.
Verbs like offset
Questions about the past tense of offset
- What is the past tense of offset?
- The past tense of offset is offset.
- What is the past participle of offset?
- The past participle of offset is offset.
- Is offset a regular or irregular verb?
- Offset is an irregular verb: its past tense keeps the same form as the base form.
Source and license
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