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- Dictionaryonrush/ˈɒnrʌʃ/
noun
- 1. a surging rush forward: "the mesmerizing onrush of the sea"
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noun. on· rush ˈȯn-ˌrəsh. ˈän- Synonyms of onrush. 1. : a rushing forward or onward. 2. : onset. onrushing. ˈȯn-ˌrə-shiŋ. ˈän- adjective. Synonyms. advancement. furtherance. going. headway. march. passage. procession. progression. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of onrush in a Sentence.
The onrush of something is its sudden development, which happens so quickly and forcefully that you are unable to control it.
onrush. Other forms: onrushes. When something moves forward in a great surge, it's called an onrush. When a dam breaks during a flood, it causes an onrush of water and you better have your raft at the ready.
Definition of onrush noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Onrush is a noun that means a strong forward rush, flow, etc. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of onrush with example sentences from various sources.
Onrush means a forceful forward rush or flow, or a violent physical or verbal attack. Find the origin, pronunciation, and translations of onrush in different languages.
Sep 8, 2024 · onrush (plural onrushes) A forceful rush or flow forward. [masked men representing ancestral spirits] was checked by the unexpected composure of the two men. But it was only a momentary check, like the tense silence between blasts of thunder. The second onrush was greater than the first. It swallowed up the two men.
