Search results
- Dictionaryonset/ˈɒnsɛt/
noun
- 1. the beginning of something, especially something unpleasant: "the onset of winter"
Powered by Oxford Dictionaries
ONSET definition: 1. the moment at which something begins, and especially something uncomfortable or unpleasant: 2…. Learn more.
1. : attack, assault. withstand the onset of the army. 2. : beginning, commencement. the onset of winter. the onset of age-related diseases. Synonyms. aggression. assault. attack. attempt. blitzkrieg. charge. coup de main. descent. offense. offence. offensive. onslaught.
ONSET meaning: 1. the moment at which something begins, and especially something uncomfortable or unpleasant: 2…. Learn more.
Onset definition: a beginning or start. See examples of ONSET used in a sentence.
1. The beginning or start of something: the onset of a cold. 2. Linguistics The part of a syllable that precedes the nucleus. In the word nucleus (no͞o′klē-əs), the onset of the first syllable is (n), the onset of the second syllable is (kl), and the last syllable has no onset. 3. Archaic An attack by military forces; an assault.
The onset of something is the beginning of it, used especially to refer to something unpleasant.
When something is at its onset, it's at the beginning, just getting started, and it's often something that's not so pleasant. The onset of hurricane season is probably not the best time to visit the beach.
The part of a syllable that precedes the nucleus. In the word nucleus (no͝o&STRESS;klē-əs), the onset of the first syllable is (n), the onset of the second syllable is (kl), and the last syllable has no onset.
noun. /ˈɒnset/ /ˈɑːnset/ [singular] the beginning of something, especially something unpleasant. the onset of disease/old age/winter. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Questions about grammar and vocabulary? Find the answers with Practical English Usage online, your indispensable guide to problems in English.
The onset of something is the beginning of it, used especially to refer to something unpleasant. Most of the passes have been closed with the onset of winter.
